How do you pronounce "frankly"?

In American English: /ˈfræŋkli/ (FRANGKL-ee). In British English: /fɹˈæŋkli/ (FR-angkl). In Canadian English: /ˈfræŋkli/ (FRANGKL-ee). In Australian English: /fɹˈaŋkli/ (FR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfræŋkli/ (FRANGKL-ee), while in British English it's /fɹˈæŋkli/ (FR-angkl).

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frankly

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/ˈfræŋkli/

FRANGKL-ee

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fræŋklfra·inkly

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