How do you pronounce "gingerly"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɪndʒɝli/ (JINJ-url-ee). In British English: /dʒˈɪndʒəli/ (J-inj-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɪndʒɝli/ (JINJ-url-ee). In Australian English: /dʒˈɪndʒəli/ (J-inj-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɪndʒɝli/ (JINJ-url-ee), while in British English it's /dʒˈɪndʒəli/ (J-inj-uhl).

How to Pronounce "gingerly"

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gingerly

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/ˈdʒɪndʒɝli/

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dʒɪndʒgin·ɝlger·ily

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