How do you pronounce "verify"?

In American English: /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪ/ (VEHR-uh-feye). In British English: /vˈɛɹɪfˌaɪ/ (V-ehr-if). In Canadian English: /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪ/ (VEHR-uh-feye). In Australian English: /vˈɛɹɪfˌaɪ/ (V-ehr-if).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɛrəˌfaɪ/ (VEHR-uh-feye), while in British English it's /vˈɛɹɪfˌaɪ/ (V-ehr-if).

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/ˈvɛrəˌfaɪ/

VEHR-uh-feye

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vɛrver·əi·faɪfy

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