How do you pronounce "palsy"?

In American English: /ˈpɔlzi/ (PAWLZ-ee). In British English: /pˈɔːlzi/ (P-awlz). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔlzi/ (PAWLZ-ee). In Australian English: /pˈɔːlzi/ (P-awlz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔlzi/ (PAWLZ-ee), while in British English it's /pˈɔːlzi/ (P-awlz).

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palsy

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/ˈpɔlzi/

PAWLZ-ee

Syllable Breakdown

pɔlzpal·isy

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