How do you pronounce "overlay"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌleɪ/ (OHV-ur-lay). In British English: /ˌəʊvəlˈeɪ/ (ohv-uhl-AY). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌleɪ/ (OHV-ur-lay). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəlˈeɪ/ (ohv-uhl-AY).

Is "overlay" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˌleɪ/ (OHV-ur-lay), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəlˈeɪ/ (ohv-uhl-AY).

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overlay

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/ˈoʊvɝˌleɪ/

OHV-ur-lay

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oʊvov·ɝer·leɪlay

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