How do you pronounce "sharply"?

In American English: /ˈʃɑːrpli/ (SHAHRPL-ee). In British English: /ʃˈɑːpli/ (SH-ahpl). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɑːrpli/ (SHAHRPL-ee). In Australian English: /ʃˈɑːpli/ (SH-ahpl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɑːrpli/ (SHAHRPL-ee), while in British English it's /ʃˈɑːpli/ (SH-ahpl).

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sharply

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/ˈʃɑːrpli/

SHAHRPL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɑːrplsha·irply

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