How do you pronounce "polly"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːli/ (PAHL-ee). In British English: /pˈɒli/ (P-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːli/ (PAHL-ee). In Australian English: /pˈɒli/ (P-ol).

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

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

How to Pronounce "polly"

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polly

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/ˈpɑːli/

PAHL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːlpol·ily

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