How do you pronounce "chiefly"?

In American English: /ˈtʃiːfli/ (CHEEFL-ee). In British English: /tʃˈiːfli/ (CH-eefl). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃiːfli/ (CHEEFL-ee). In Australian English: /tʃˈiːfli/ (CH-eefl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃiːfli/ (CHEEFL-ee), while in British English it's /tʃˈiːfli/ (CH-eefl).

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chiefly

/ˈtʃiːfli/

CHEEFL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

tʃiːflchi·iefly

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