How do you pronounce "paisley"?

In American English: /ˈpeɪzli/ (PAYZL-ee). In British English: /pˈeɪzli/ (P-ayzl). In Canadian English: /ˈpeɪzli/ (PAYZL-ee). In Australian English: /pˈeɪsli/ (P-aysl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpeɪzli/ (PAYZL-ee), while in British English it's /pˈeɪzli/ (P-ayzl).

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paisley

/ˈpeɪzli/

PAYZL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

peɪzlpais·iley

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