How do you pronounce "wellies"?

In American English: /ˈwɛliːz/ (WEHL-eez). In British English: /wˈɛliz/ (W-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈwɛliːz/ (WEHL-eez). In Australian English: /wˈɛliz/ (W-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɛliːz/ (WEHL-eez), while in British English it's /wˈɛliz/ (W-ehl).

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wellies

/ˈwɛliːz/

WEHL-eez

Syllable Breakdown

wɛlwel·iːzlies

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