How do you pronounce "gaily"?

In American English: /ˈgeɪli/ (GAYL-ee). In British English: /ɡˈeɪli/ (G-ayl). In Canadian English: /ˈgeɪli/ (GAYL-ee). In Australian English: /ɡˈeɪli/ (G-ayl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgeɪli/ (GAYL-ee), while in British English it's /ɡˈeɪli/ (G-ayl).

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gaily

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/ˈgeɪli/

GAYL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

geɪlgai·ily

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