How do you pronounce "eagerly"?

In American English: /ˈiːgɝli/ (EEG-url-ee). In British English: /ˈiːɡəli/ (EEG-uhl-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈiːgɝli/ (EEG-url-ee). In Australian English: /ˈiːɡəli/ (EEG-uhl-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈiːgɝli/ (EEG-url-ee), while in British English it's /ˈiːɡəli/ (EEG-uhl-ee).

How to Pronounce "eagerly"

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eagerly

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/ˈiːgɝli/

EEG-url-ee

Syllable Breakdown

iːgea·ɝlger·ily

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