How do you pronounce "asking"?

In American English: /ˈæskɪŋ/ (ASK-ing). In British English: /ˈɑːskɪŋ/ (AHSK-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈæskɪŋ/ (ASK-ing). In Australian English: /ˈaskɪŋ/ (ASK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæskɪŋ/ (ASK-ing), while in British English it's /ˈɑːskɪŋ/ (AHSK-ing).

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/ˈæskɪŋ/

ASK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

æskask·ɪŋing

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