How do you pronounce "coldly"?

In American English: /ˈkoʊldli/ (KOHLDL-ee). In British English: /kˈəʊldli/ (K-ohldl). In Canadian English: /ˈkoʊldli/ (KOHLDL-ee). In Australian English: /kˈəʊldli/ (K-ohldl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkoʊldli/ (KOHLDL-ee), while in British English it's /kˈəʊldli/ (K-ohldl).

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coldly

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/ˈkoʊldli/

KOHLDL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

koʊldlcold·ily

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