How do you pronounce "nicely"?

In American English: /ˈnaɪsli/ (NEYESL-ee). In British English: /nˈaɪsli/ (N-eyesl). In Canadian English: /ˈnʌɪsli/ (NUH-isl-ee). In Australian English: /nˈaɪsli/ (N-eyesl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnaɪsli/ (NEYESL-ee), while in British English it's /nˈaɪsli/ (N-eyesl).

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nicely

/ˈnaɪsli/

NEYESL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

naɪslnice·ily

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