How do you pronounce "foolishly"?

In American English: /ˈfuːlɪʃli/ (FOOL-ishl-ee). In British English: /fˈuːlɪʃli/ (F-ool-ishl). In Canadian English: /ˈfuːlɪʃli/ (FOOL-ishl-ee). In Australian English: /fˈuːlɪʃli/ (F-ool-ishl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfuːlɪʃli/ (FOOL-ishl-ee), while in British English it's /fˈuːlɪʃli/ (F-ool-ishl).

How to Pronounce "foolishly"

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foolishly

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/ˈfuːlɪʃli/

FOOL-ishl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

fuːlfool·ɪʃlish·ily

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