How do you pronounce "suddenly"?

In American English: /ˈsʌdənli/ (SUHD-uhnl-ee). In British English: /sˈɐdənli/ (S-ɐd). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌdənli/ (SUHD-uhnl-ee). In Australian English: /sˈʌdənli/ (S-uhd-uhnl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌdənli/ (SUHD-uhnl-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɐdənli/ (S-ɐd).

How to Pronounce "suddenly"

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suddenly

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/ˈsʌdənli/

SUHD-uhnl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sʌdsud·ənlden·ily

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