How do you pronounce "pony"?

In American English: /ˈpoʊˌniː/ (POH-nee). In British English: /pˈəʊni/ (P-ohn). In Canadian English: /ˈpoʊˌniː/ (POH-nee). In Australian English: /pˈəʊni/ (P-ohn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpoʊˌniː/ (POH-nee), while in British English it's /pˈəʊni/ (P-ohn).

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pony

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/ˈpoʊˌniː/

POH-nee

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poʊpo·niːny

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