How do you pronounce "woolly"?

In American English: /ˈwʊli/ (WUUL-ee). In British English: /wˈʊli/ (W-uul). In Canadian English: /ˈwʊli/ (WUUL-ee). In Australian English: /wˈʊli/ (W-uul).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwʊli/ (WUUL-ee), while in British English it's /wˈʊli/ (W-uul).

How to Pronounce "woolly"

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woolly

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/ˈwʊli/

WUUL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

wʊlwool·ily

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