How do you pronounce "wary"?

In American English: /ˈwɛri/ (WEHR-ee). In British English: /wˈɛəɹi/ (W-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈwɛri/ (WEHR-ee). In Australian English: /wˈeəɹi/ (W-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɛri/ (WEHR-ee), while in British English it's /wˈɛəɹi/ (W-eh-uhr).

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wary

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/ˈwɛri/

WEHR-ee

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wɛrwa·iry

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