How do you pronounce "balling"?

In American English: /ˈbɔlɪŋ/ (BAWL-ing). In British English: /bˈɔːlɪŋ/ (B-awl). In Canadian English: /ˈbɔlɪŋ/ (BAWL-ing). In Australian English: /bˈɔːlɪŋ/ (B-awl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɔlɪŋ/ (BAWL-ing), while in British English it's /bˈɔːlɪŋ/ (B-awl).

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balling

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/ˈbɔlɪŋ/

BAWL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bɔlbal·ɪŋling

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