How do you pronounce "lavishly"?

In American English: /ˈlævɪʃli/ (LAV-ishl-ee). In British English: /lˈavɪʃli/ (L-av). In Canadian English: /ˈlævɪʃli/ (LAV-ishl-ee). In Australian English: /lˈavɪʃli/ (L-av).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlævɪʃli/ (LAV-ishl-ee), while in British English it's /lˈavɪʃli/ (L-av).

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lavishly

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/ˈlævɪʃli/

LAV-ishl-ee

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lævlav·ɪʃlish·ily

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