How do you pronounce "kindly"?

In American English: /ˈkaɪndli/ (KEYENDL-ee). In British English: /kˈaɪndli/ (K-eyendl). In Canadian English: /ˈkaɪndli/ (KEYENDL-ee). In Australian English: /kˈaɪndli/ (K-eyendl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaɪndli/ (KEYENDL-ee), while in British English it's /kˈaɪndli/ (K-eyendl).

How to Pronounce "kindly"

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kindly

/ˈkaɪndli/

KEYENDL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kaɪndlkind·ily

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