How do you pronounce "subtlety"?

In American English: /ˈsʌtəlti/ (SUHT-uhlt-ee). In British English: /sˈʌtəlti/ (S-uht-uhlt). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌtəlti/ (SUHT-uhlt-ee). In Australian English: /sˈʌtəlti/ (S-uht-uhlt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌtəlti/ (SUHT-uhlt-ee), while in British English it's /sˈʌtəlti/ (S-uht-uhlt).

How to Pronounce "subtlety"

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subtlety

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/ˈsʌtəlti/

SUHT-uhlt-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sʌtsub·əlttle·ity

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