How do you pronounce "dismally"?

In American English: /ˈdɪzməli/ (DIZM-uhl-ee). In British English: /dˈɪzməli/ (D-izm-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈdɪzməli/ (DIZM-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /dˈɪzməli/ (D-izm-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɪzməli/ (DIZM-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /dˈɪzməli/ (D-izm-uhl).

How to Pronounce "dismally"

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dismally

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/ˈdɪzməli/

DIZM-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

dɪzmdis·əlmal·ily

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