How do you pronounce "deadly"?

In American English: /ˈdɛdli/ (DEHDL-ee). In British English: /dˈɛdli/ (D-ehdl). In Canadian English: /ˈdɛdli/ (DEHDL-ee). In Australian English: /dˈɛdli/ (D-ehdl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɛdli/ (DEHDL-ee), while in British English it's /dˈɛdli/ (D-ehdl).

How to Pronounce "deadly"

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deadly

/ˈdɛdli/

DEHDL-ee

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dɛdldead·ily

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