How do you pronounce "heavily"?

In American English: /ˈhɛvəli/ (HEHV-uhl-ee). In British English: /hˈɛvɪli/ (H-ehv-il). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛvəli/ (HEHV-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /hˈɛvili/ (H-ehv-eel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛvəli/ (HEHV-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /hˈɛvɪli/ (H-ehv-il).

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/ˈhɛvəli/

HEHV-uhl-ee

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hɛvheav·əli·ily

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