How do you pronounce "vertically"?

In American English: /ˈvɝːtɪkli/ (VURT-ikl-ee). In British English: /vˈɜːtɪkli/ (V-ɜt-ikl). In Canadian English: /ˈvɝːtɪkli/ (VURT-ikl-ee). In Australian English: /vˈɜːtɪkli/ (V-ɜt-ikl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɝːtɪkli/ (VURT-ikl-ee), while in British English it's /vˈɜːtɪkli/ (V-ɜt-ikl).

How to Pronounce "vertically"

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vertically

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/ˈvɝːtɪkli/

VURT-ikl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

vɝːtverti·ɪklcal·ily

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