How do you pronounce "policy"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːləsi/ (PAHL-uhs-ee). In British English: /pˈɒlɪsi/ (P-ol-is). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːləsi/ (PAHL-uhs-ee). In Australian English: /pˈɒlɪsi/ (P-ol-is).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːləsi/ (PAHL-uhs-ee), while in British English it's /pˈɒlɪsi/ (P-ol-is).

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policy

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/ˈpɑːləsi/

PAHL-uhs-ee

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːlpol·əsi·icy

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