How do you pronounce "newly"?

In American English: /ˈnuːli/ (NOOL-ee). In British English: /njˈuːli/ (NY-ool). In Canadian English: /ˈnuːli/ (NOOL-ee). In Australian English: /njˈuːli/ (NY-ool).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnuːli/ (NOOL-ee), while in British English it's /njˈuːli/ (NY-ool).

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newly

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/ˈnuːli/

NOOL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

nuːlnew·ily

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