How do you pronounce "knightly"?

In American English: /ˈnaɪtli/ (NEYETL-ee). In British English: /nˈaɪtli/ (N-eyetl). In Canadian English: /ˈnʌɪtli/ (NUH-itl-ee). In Australian English: /nˈaɪtli/ (N-eyetl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnaɪtli/ (NEYETL-ee), while in British English it's /nˈaɪtli/ (N-eyetl).

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knightly

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/ˈnaɪtli/

NEYETL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

naɪtlknight·ily

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