How do you pronounce "roughly"?

In American English: /ˈrʌfli/ (RUHFL-ee). In British English: /ɹˈɐfli/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌfli/ (RUHFL-ee). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌfli/ (R-uhfl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌfli/ (RUHFL-ee), while in British English it's /ɹˈɐfli/ (R).

How to Pronounce "roughly"

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roughly

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/ˈrʌfli/

RUHFL-ee

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rʌflrough·ily

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