How do you pronounce "closely"?

In American English: /ˈkloʊsli/ (KLOHSL-ee). In British English: /klˈəʊsli/ (KL-ohsl). In Canadian English: /ˈkloʊsli/ (KLOHSL-ee). In Australian English: /klˈəʊsli/ (KL-ohsl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkloʊsli/ (KLOHSL-ee), while in British English it's /klˈəʊsli/ (KL-ohsl).

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closely

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/ˈkloʊsli/

KLOHSL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kloʊslclose·ily

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