How do you pronounce "parody"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrədi/ (PEHR-uhd-ee). In British English: /pˈæɹədi/ (P-ar-uhd). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrədi/ (PEHR-uhd-ee). In Australian English: /pˈaɹədi/ (P-ar).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrədi/ (PEHR-uhd-ee), while in British English it's /pˈæɹədi/ (P-ar-uhd).

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parody

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/ˈpɛrədi/

PEHR-uhd-ee

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pɛrpar·ədo·idy

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