How do you pronounce "bitterly"?

In American English: /ˈbɪtɝli/ (BIT-url-ee). In British English: /bˈɪtəli/ (B-it-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪtɝli/ (BIT-url-ee). In Australian English: /bˈɪtəli/ (B-it-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪtɝli/ (BIT-url-ee), while in British English it's /bˈɪtəli/ (B-it-uhl).

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bitterly

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/ˈbɪtɝli/

BIT-url-ee

Syllable Breakdown

bɪtbit·ɝlter·ily

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