How do you pronounce "gadfly"?

In American English: /ˈgædˌflaɪ/ (GAD-fleye). In British English: /ɡˈadflaɪ/ (G). In Canadian English: /ˈgædˌflaɪ/ (GAD-fleye). In Australian English: /ɡˈadflaɪ/ (G).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgædˌflaɪ/ (GAD-fleye), while in British English it's /ɡˈadflaɪ/ (G).

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gadfly

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/ˈgædˌflaɪ/

GAD-fleye

Syllable Breakdown

gædgad·flaɪfly

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