How do you pronounce "quarry"?

In American English: /ˈkwɔri/ (KWAWR-ee). In British English: /kwˈɒɹi/ (KW-or). In Canadian English: /ˈkwɔri/ (KWAWR-ee). In Australian English: /kwˈɒɹi/ (KW-or).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkwɔri/ (KWAWR-ee), while in British English it's /kwˈɒɹi/ (KW-or).

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quarry

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/ˈkwɔri/

KWAWR-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kwɔrquar·iry

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