How do you pronounce "cautiously"?

In American English: /ˈkɔʃəsli/ (KAWSH-uhsl-ee). In British English: /kˈɔːʃəsli/ (K-awsh-uhsl). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔʃəsli/ (KAWSH-uhsl-ee). In Australian English: /kˈɔːʃəsli/ (K-awsh-uhsl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔʃəsli/ (KAWSH-uhsl-ee), while in British English it's /kˈɔːʃəsli/ (K-awsh-uhsl).

How to Pronounce "cautiously"

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cautiously

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/ˈkɔʃəsli/

KAWSH-uhsl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kɔʃcau·əsltious·ily

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