How do you pronounce "glibly"?

In American English: /ˈglɪbli/ (GLIBL-ee). In British English: /ɡlˈɪbli/ (GL-ibl). In Canadian English: /ˈglɪbli/ (GLIBL-ee). In Australian English: /ɡlˈɪbli/ (GL-ibl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈglɪbli/ (GLIBL-ee), while in British English it's /ɡlˈɪbli/ (GL-ibl).

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glibly

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/ˈglɪbli/

GLIBL-ee

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glɪblgli·ibly

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