How do you pronounce "firmly"?

In American English: /ˈfɝːmli/ (FURML-ee). In British English: /fˈɜːmli/ (F-ɜml). In Canadian English: /ˈfɝːmli/ (FURML-ee). In Australian English: /fˈɜːmli/ (F-ɜml).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɝːmli/ (FURML-ee), while in British English it's /fˈɜːmli/ (F-ɜml).

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firmly

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/ˈfɝːmli/

FURML-ee

Syllable Breakdown

fɝːmlfirm·ily

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