How do you pronounce "boldly"?

In American English: /ˈboʊldli/ (BOHLDL-ee). In British English: /bˈəʊldli/ (B-ohldl). In Canadian English: /ˈboʊldli/ (BOHLDL-ee). In Australian English: /bˈəʊldli/ (B-ohldl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈboʊldli/ (BOHLDL-ee), while in British English it's /bˈəʊldli/ (B-ohldl).

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boldly

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/ˈboʊldli/

BOHLDL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

boʊldlbold·ily

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