How do you pronounce "pulley"?

In American English: /ˈpʊli/ (PUUL-ee). In British English: /pˈʊli/ (P-uul). In Canadian English: /ˈpʊli/ (PUUL-ee). In Australian English: /pˈʊli/ (P-uul).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpʊli/ (PUUL-ee), while in British English it's /pˈʊli/ (P-uul).

How to Pronounce "pulley"

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pulley

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/ˈpʊli/

PUUL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

pʊlpul·iley

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