How do you pronounce "primarily"?

In American English: /praɪˈmɛrəli/ (preye-MEHR-uhl-ee). In British English: /pɹaɪmˈɛɹɪli/ (preyem-EHR-il-ee). In Canadian English: /praɪˈmɛrəli/ (preye-MEHR-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /pɹaɪmˈɛɹɪli/ (preyem-EHR-il-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /praɪˈmɛrəli/ (preye-MEHR-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /pɹaɪmˈɛɹɪli/ (preyem-EHR-il-ee).

How to Pronounce "primarily"

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/praɪˈmɛrəli/

preye-MEHR-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

praɪpri·mɛrmar·əli·ily

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