How do you pronounce "arousing"?

In American English: /ɝˈaʊzɪŋ/ (ur-OWZ-ing). In British English: /ɐɹˈaʊzɪŋ/ (ⱯR-owz). In Canadian English: /ɝˈaʊzɪŋ/ (ur-OWZ-ing). In Australian English: /ɐɹˈaʊzɪŋ/ (ⱯR-owz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɝˈaʊzɪŋ/ (ur-OWZ-ing), while in British English it's /ɐɹˈaʊzɪŋ/ (ⱯR-owz).

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arousing

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/ɝˈaʊzɪŋ/

ur-OWZ-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ɝar·aʊzous·ɪŋing

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