How do you pronounce "willingly"?

In American English: /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ (WIL-ingl-ee). In British English: /wˈɪlɪŋli/ (W-il-ingl). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ (WIL-ingl-ee). In Australian English: /wˈɪlɪŋli/ (W-il-ingl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ (WIL-ingl-ee), while in British English it's /wˈɪlɪŋli/ (W-il-ingl).

How to Pronounce "willingly"

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willingly

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/ˈwɪlɪŋli/

WIL-ingl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

wɪlwill·ɪŋling·ily

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