How do you pronounce "polity"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːləti/ (PAHL-uht-ee). In British English: /pˈɒlɪti/ (P-ol-it). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːləti/ (PAHL-uht-ee). In Australian English: /pˈɒlɪti/ (P-ol-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːləti/ (PAHL-uht-ee), while in British English it's /pˈɒlɪti/ (P-ol-it).

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/ˈpɑːləti/

PAHL-uht-ee

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pɑːlpo·ətli·ity

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