How do you pronounce "very"?

In American English: /ˈvɛri/ (VEHR-ee). In British English: /vˈɛɹi/ (V-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈvɛri/ (VEHR-ee). In Australian English: /vˈɛɹi/ (V-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɛri/ (VEHR-ee), while in British English it's /vˈɛɹi/ (V-ehr).

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/ˈvɛri/

VEHR-ee

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vɛrve·iry

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