How do you pronounce "tersely"?

In American English: /ˈtɝːsli/ (TURSL-ee). In British English: /tˈɜːsli/ (T-ɜsl). In Canadian English: /ˈtɝːsli/ (TURSL-ee). In Australian English: /tˈɜːsli/ (T-ɜsl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɝːsli/ (TURSL-ee), while in British English it's /tˈɜːsli/ (T-ɜsl).

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tersely

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/ˈtɝːsli/

TURSL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

tɝːslterse·ily

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