How do you pronounce "grisly"?

In American English: /ˈgrɪzli/ (GRIZL-ee). In British English: /ɡɹˈɪsli/ (GR-isl). In Canadian English: /ˈgrɪzli/ (GRIZL-ee). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈɪsli/ (GR-isl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgrɪzli/ (GRIZL-ee), while in British English it's /ɡɹˈɪsli/ (GR-isl).

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grisly

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/ˈgrɪzli/

GRIZL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

grɪzlgris·ily

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