How do you pronounce "pleasantly"?

In American English: /ˈplɛzəntli/ (PLEHZ-uhntl-ee). In British English: /plˈɛzəntli/ (PL-ehz-uhntl). In Canadian English: /ˈplɛzəntli/ (PLEHZ-uhntl-ee). In Australian English: /plˈɛzəntli/ (PL-ehz-uhntl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplɛzəntli/ (PLEHZ-uhntl-ee), while in British English it's /plˈɛzəntli/ (PL-ehz-uhntl).

How to Pronounce "pleasantly"

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pleasantly

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/ˈplɛzəntli/

PLEHZ-uhntl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

plɛzpleas·əntlant·ily

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