How do you pronounce "terribly"?

In American English: /ˈtɛrəbli/ (TEHR-uhbl-ee). In British English: /tˈɛɹɪbli/ (T-ehr-ibl). In Canadian English: /ˈtɛrəbli/ (TEHR-uhbl-ee). In Australian English: /tˈɛɹɪbli/ (T-ehr-ibl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɛrəbli/ (TEHR-uhbl-ee), while in British English it's /tˈɛɹɪbli/ (T-ehr-ibl).

How to Pronounce "terribly"

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terribly

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/ˈtɛrəbli/

TEHR-uhbl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

tɛrter·əblri·ibly

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