How do you pronounce "sluggishly"?

In American English: /ˈslʌgɪʃli/ (SLUHG-ishl-ee). In British English: /slˈʌɡɪʃli/ (SL-uhg-ishl). In Canadian English: /ˈslʌgɪʃli/ (SLUHG-ishl-ee). In Australian English: /slˈʌɡɪʃli/ (SL-uhg-ishl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈslʌgɪʃli/ (SLUHG-ishl-ee), while in British English it's /slˈʌɡɪʃli/ (SL-uhg-ishl).

How to Pronounce "sluggishly"

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sluggishly

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/ˈslʌgɪʃli/

SLUHG-ishl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

slʌgslug·ɪʃlgish·ily

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