How do you pronounce "trolley"?

In American English: /ˈtrɑːli/ (TRAHL-ee). In British English: /tɹˈɒli/ (TR-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈtrɑːli/ (TRAHL-ee). In Australian English: /tɹˈɒli/ (TR-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtrɑːli/ (TRAHL-ee), while in British English it's /tɹˈɒli/ (TR-ol).

How to Pronounce "trolley"

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trolley

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/ˈtrɑːli/

TRAHL-ee

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trɑːltrol·iley

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