How do you pronounce "parsley"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːrsli/ (PAHRSL-ee). In British English: /pˈɑːsli/ (P-ahsl). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːrsli/ (PAHRSL-ee). In Australian English: /pˈɑːsli/ (P-ahsl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːrsli/ (PAHRSL-ee), while in British English it's /pˈɑːsli/ (P-ahsl).

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parsley

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/ˈpɑːrsli/

PAHRSL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːrslpars·iley

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