How do you pronounce "unexpectedly"?

In American English: /ˌənɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ (uhn-ik-SPEHKT-idl-ee). In British English: /ˌɐnɪkspˈɛktɪdli/ (ɐn-IKSP-ehkt-idl). In Canadian English: /ˌənɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ (uhn-ik-SPEHKT-idl-ee). In Australian English: /ˌʌnɛkspˈɛktɪdli/ (uhn-ehksp-EHKT-idl-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌənɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ (uhn-ik-SPEHKT-idl-ee), while in British English it's /ˌɐnɪkspˈɛktɪdli/ (ɐn-IKSP-ehkt-idl).

How to Pronounce "unexpectedly"

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unexpectedly

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/ˌənɪkˈspɛktɪdli/

uhn-ik-SPEHKT-idl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ənun·ɪkex·spɛktpect·ɪdled·ily

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