How do you pronounce "lightly"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪtli/ (LEYETL-ee). In British English: /lˈaɪtli/ (L-eyetl). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪtli/ (LUH-itl-ee). In Australian English: /lˈaɪtli/ (L-eyetl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪtli/ (LEYETL-ee), while in British English it's /lˈaɪtli/ (L-eyetl).

How to Pronounce "lightly"

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lightly

/ˈlaɪtli/

LEYETL-ee

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laɪtllight·ily

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