How do you pronounce "happily"?

In American English: /ˈhæpəli/ (HAP-uhl-ee). In British English: /hˈæpɪli/ (H-ap-il). In Canadian English: /ˈhæpəli/ (HAP-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /hˈapɪli/ (H-ap).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhæpəli/ (HAP-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /hˈæpɪli/ (H-ap-il).

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happily

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/ˈhæpəli/

HAP-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

hæphap·əlpi·ily

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