How do you pronounce "airing"?

In American English: /ˈɛrɪŋ/ (EHR-ing). In British English: /ˈɛəɹɪŋ/ (EH-uhr-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈɛrɪŋ/ (EHR-ing). In Australian English: /ˈeəɹɪŋ/ (EH-uhr-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛrɪŋ/ (EHR-ing), while in British English it's /ˈɛəɹɪŋ/ (EH-uhr-ing).

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airing

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/ˈɛrɪŋ/

EHR-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ɛrair·ɪŋing

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