How do you pronounce "leisurely"?

In American English: /ˈliːzɝli/ (LEEZ-url-ee). In British English: /lˈɛʒəli/ (L-ehzh-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈliːzɝli/ (LEEZ-url-ee). In Australian English: /lˈɛʒəli/ (L-ehzh-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈliːzɝli/ (LEEZ-url-ee), while in British English it's /lˈɛʒəli/ (L-ehzh-uhl).

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leisurely

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/ˈliːzɝli/

LEEZ-url-ee

Syllable Breakdown

liːzlei·ɝlsure·ily

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