How do you pronounce "mistakenly"?

In American English: /mɪˈsteɪkənli/ (mi-STAYK-uhnl-ee). In British English: /mɪstˈeɪkənli/ (mist-AYK-uhnl-ee). In Canadian English: /mɪˈsteɪkənli/ (mi-STAYK-uhnl-ee). In Australian English: /mɪstˈeɪkənli/ (mist-AYK-uhnl-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /mɪˈsteɪkənli/ (mi-STAYK-uhnl-ee), while in British English it's /mɪstˈeɪkənli/ (mist-AYK-uhnl-ee).

How to Pronounce "mistakenly"

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mistakenly

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/mɪˈsteɪkənli/

mi-STAYK-uhnl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

mɪmis·steɪktak·ənlen·ily

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