How do you pronounce "curtly"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːtli/ (KURTL-ee). In British English: /kˈɜːtli/ (K-ɜtl). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːtli/ (KURTL-ee). In Australian English: /kˈɜːtli/ (K-ɜtl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːtli/ (KURTL-ee), while in British English it's /kˈɜːtli/ (K-ɜtl).

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curtly

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/ˈkɝːtli/

KURTL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kɝːtlcurt·ily

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