How do you pronounce "safely"?

In American English: /ˈseɪfli/ (SAYFL-ee). In British English: /sˈeɪfli/ (S-ayfl). In Canadian English: /ˈseɪfli/ (SAYFL-ee). In Australian English: /sˈeɪfli/ (S-ayfl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈseɪfli/ (SAYFL-ee), while in British English it's /sˈeɪfli/ (S-ayfl).

How to Pronounce "safely"

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safely

/ˈseɪfli/

SAYFL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

seɪflsafe·ily

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