How do you pronounce "exceptionally"?

In American English: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/ (ik-SEHPSH-uhn-uhl-ee). In British English: /ɛksˈɛpʃənəli/ (ehks-EHPSH-uhn-uhl-ee). In Canadian English: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/ (ik-SEHPSH-uhn-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /ɛksˈɛpʃənəli/ (ehks-EHPSH-uhn-uhl-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/ (ik-SEHPSH-uhn-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /ɛksˈɛpʃənəli/ (ehks-EHPSH-uhn-uhl-ee).

How to Pronounce "exceptionally"

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exceptionally

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/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəli/

ik-SEHPSH-uhn-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ɪkex·sɛpʃcep·əntion·əlal·ily

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