How do you pronounce "sickly"?

In American English: /ˈsɪkli/ (SIKL-ee). In British English: /sˈɪkli/ (S-ikl). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪkli/ (SIKL-ee). In Australian English: /sˈɪkli/ (S-ikl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪkli/ (SIKL-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɪkli/ (S-ikl).

How to Pronounce "sickly"

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sickly

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/ˈsɪkli/

SIKL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sɪklsick·ily

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