How do you pronounce "volley"?

In American English: /ˈvɑːli/ (VAHL-ee). In British English: /vˈɒli/ (V-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈvɑːli/ (VAHL-ee). In Australian English: /vˈɒli/ (V-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɑːli/ (VAHL-ee), while in British English it's /vˈɒli/ (V-ol).

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volley

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/ˈvɑːli/

VAHL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

vɑːlvol·iley

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