How do you pronounce "pearly"?

In American English: /ˈpɝːli/ (PURL-ee). In British English: /pˈɜːli/ (P-ɜl). In Canadian English: /ˈpɝːli/ (PURL-ee). In Australian English: /pˈɜːli/ (P-ɜl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɝːli/ (PURL-ee), while in British English it's /pˈɜːli/ (P-ɜl).

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pearly

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/ˈpɝːli/

PURL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

pɝːlpea·irly

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