How do you pronounce "tenderly"?

In American English: /ˈtɛndɝli/ (TEHND-url-ee). In British English: /tˈɛndəli/ (T-ehnd-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈtɛndɝli/ (TEHND-url-ee). In Australian English: /tˈɛndəli/ (T-ehnd-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɛndɝli/ (TEHND-url-ee), while in British English it's /tˈɛndəli/ (T-ehnd-uhl).

How to Pronounce "tenderly"

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tenderly

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/ˈtɛndɝli/

TEHND-url-ee

Syllable Breakdown

tɛndten·ɝlder·ily

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