How do you pronounce "merrily"?

In American English: /ˈmɛrəli/ (MEHR-uhl-ee). In British English: /mˈɛɹɪli/ (M-ehr-il). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛrəli/ (MEHR-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /mˈɛɹili/ (M-ehr-eel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛrəli/ (MEHR-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /mˈɛɹɪli/ (M-ehr-il).

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merrily

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/ˈmɛrəli/

MEHR-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

mɛrmer·əlri·ily

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