How do you pronounce "grimly"?

In American English: /ˈgrɪmli/ (GRIML-ee). In British English: /ɡɹˈɪmli/ (GR-iml). In Canadian English: /ˈgrɪmli/ (GRIML-ee). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈɪmli/ (GR-iml).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgrɪmli/ (GRIML-ee), while in British English it's /ɡɹˈɪmli/ (GR-iml).

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grimly

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/ˈgrɪmli/

GRIML-ee

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grɪmlgrim·ily

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