How do you pronounce "shrewdly"?

In American English: /ˈʃruːdli/ (SHROODL-ee). In British English: /ʃɹˈuːdli/ (SHR-oodl). In Canadian English: /ˈʃruːdli/ (SHROODL-ee). In Australian English: /ʃɹˈuːdli/ (SHR-oodl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃruːdli/ (SHROODL-ee), while in British English it's /ʃɹˈuːdli/ (SHR-oodl).

How to Pronounce "shrewdly"

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shrewdly

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/ˈʃruːdli/

SHROODL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ʃruːdlshrewd·ily

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