How do you pronounce "plenary"?

In American English: /ˈplɛnɝi/ (PLEHN-ur-ee). In British English: /plˈiːnəɹi/ (PL-een-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈplɛnɝi/ (PLEHN-ur-ee). In Australian English: /plˈiːnəɹi/ (PL-een-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplɛnɝi/ (PLEHN-ur-ee), while in British English it's /plˈiːnəɹi/ (PL-een-uhr).

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plenary

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/ˈplɛnɝi/

PLEHN-ur-ee

Syllable Breakdown

plɛnple·ɝna·iry

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