How do you pronounce "highly"?

In American English: /ˈhaɪli/ (HEYEL-ee). In British English: /hˈaɪli/ (H-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈhaɪli/ (HEYEL-ee). In Australian English: /hˈaɪli/ (H-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhaɪli/ (HEYEL-ee), while in British English it's /hˈaɪli/ (H-eyel).

How to Pronounce "highly"

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highly

/ˈhaɪli/

HEYEL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

haɪlhigh·ily

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