How do you pronounce "ghastly"?

In American English: /ˈgæstli/ (GASTL-ee). In British English: /gˈɑːstli/ (G-ahstl). In Canadian English: /ˈgæstli/ (GASTL-ee). In Australian English: /ɡˈastli/ (G).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgæstli/ (GASTL-ee), while in British English it's /gˈɑːstli/ (G-ahstl).

How to Pronounce "ghastly"

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ghastly

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/ˈgæstli/

GASTL-ee

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gæstlghast·ily

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