How do you pronounce "singlehandedly"?

In American English: /ˌsɪŋgəlˈhændɪdli/ (singg-uhl-HAND-idl-ee). In British English: /sˈɪŋɡəlhˌandɪdli/ (S-ingg-uhlh-and). In Canadian English: /ˌsɪŋgəlˈhændɪdli/ (singg-uhl-HAND-idl-ee). In Australian English: /sˈɪŋɡəlhˌandɪdli/ (S-ingg-uhlh-and).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌsɪŋgəlˈhændɪdli/ (singg-uhl-HAND-idl-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɪŋɡəlhˌandɪdli/ (S-ingg-uhlh-and).

How to Pronounce "singlehandedly"

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/ˌsɪŋgəlˈhændɪdli/

singg-uhl-HAND-idl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sɪŋgsin·əlgle·hændhand·ɪdled·ily

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