How do you pronounce "sicily"?

In American English: /ˈsɪsəli/ (SIS-uhl-ee). In British English: /sˈɪsɪli/ (S-is-il). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪsəli/ (SIS-uhl-ee). In Australian English: /sˈɪsɪli/ (S-is-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪsəli/ (SIS-uhl-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɪsɪli/ (S-is-il).

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sicily

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/ˈsɪsəli/

SIS-uhl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sɪssi·əlci·ily

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