How do you pronounce "shyly"?

In American English: /ˈʃaɪli/ (SHEYEL-ee). In British English: /ʃˈaɪli/ (SH-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈʃaɪli/ (SHEYEL-ee). In Australian English: /ʃˈaɪli/ (SH-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃaɪli/ (SHEYEL-ee), while in British English it's /ʃˈaɪli/ (SH-eyel).

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shyly

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/ˈʃaɪli/

SHEYEL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ʃaɪlshy·ily

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