How do you pronounce "lovely"?

In American English: /ˈlʌvli/ (LUHVL-ee). In British English: /lˈɐvli/ (L). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌvli/ (LUHVL-ee). In Australian English: /lˈʌvli/ (L-uhvl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlʌvli/ (LUHVL-ee), while in British English it's /lˈɐvli/ (L).

How to Pronounce "lovely"

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lovely

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/ˈlʌvli/

LUHVL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

lʌvllove·ily

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