How do you pronounce "surly"?

In American English: /ˈsɝːli/ (SURL-ee). In British English: /sˈɜːli/ (S-ɜl). In Canadian English: /ˈsɝːli/ (SURL-ee). In Australian English: /sˈɜːli/ (S-ɜl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɝːli/ (SURL-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɜːli/ (S-ɜl).

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surly

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/ˈsɝːli/

SURL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

sɝːlsu·irly

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