How do you pronounce "belatedly"?

In American English: /bɪˈleɪtədli/ (bi-LAYT-uhdl-ee). In British English: /bɪlˈeɪtɪdli/ (bil-AYT-idl-ee). In Canadian English: /bɪˈleɪtədli/ (bi-LAYT-uhdl-ee). In Australian English: /bɪlˈeɪtɪdli/ (bil-AYT-idl-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈleɪtədli/ (bi-LAYT-uhdl-ee), while in British English it's /bɪlˈeɪtɪdli/ (bil-AYT-idl-ee).

How to Pronounce "belatedly"

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belatedly

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/bɪˈleɪtədli/

bi-LAYT-uhdl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·leɪtlat·ədled·ily

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