How do you pronounce "timely"?

In American English: /ˈtaɪmli/ (TEYEML-ee). In British English: /tˈaɪmli/ (T-eyeml). In Canadian English: /ˈtaɪmli/ (TEYEML-ee). In Australian English: /tˈaɪmli/ (T-eyeml).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtaɪmli/ (TEYEML-ee), while in British English it's /tˈaɪmli/ (T-eyeml).

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timely

/ˈtaɪmli/

TEYEML-ee

Syllable Breakdown

taɪmltime·ily

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