How do you pronounce "fondly"?

In American English: /ˈfɑːndli/ (FAHNDL-ee). In British English: /fˈɒndli/ (F-ondl). In Canadian English: /ˈfɑːndli/ (FAHNDL-ee). In Australian English: /fˈɒndli/ (F-ondl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɑːndli/ (FAHNDL-ee), while in British English it's /fˈɒndli/ (F-ondl).

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fondly

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/ˈfɑːndli/

FAHNDL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

fɑːndlfond·ily

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