How do you pronounce "shapely"?

In American English: /ˈʃeɪpli/ (SHAYPL-ee). In British English: /ʃˈeɪpli/ (SH-aypl). In Canadian English: /ˈʃeɪpli/ (SHAYPL-ee). In Australian English: /ʃˈeɪpli/ (SH-aypl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃeɪpli/ (SHAYPL-ee), while in British English it's /ʃˈeɪpli/ (SH-aypl).

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shapely

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/ˈʃeɪpli/

SHAYPL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ʃeɪplshape·ily

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