How do you pronounce "ladylike"?

In American English: /ˈleɪdiːˌlaɪk/ (LAYD-ee-leyek). In British English: /lˈeɪdilˌaɪk/ (L-ayd-eel). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪdiːˌlʌɪk/ (LAYD-ee-luh-ik). In Australian English: /lˈeɪdilˌaɪk/ (L-ayd-eel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪdiːˌlaɪk/ (LAYD-ee-leyek), while in British English it's /lˈeɪdilˌaɪk/ (L-ayd-eel).

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ladylike

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/ˈleɪdiːˌlaɪk/

LAYD-ee-leyek

Syllable Breakdown

leɪdla·iːdy·laɪklike

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