How do you pronounce "ballooning"?

In American English: /bəˈluːnɪŋ/ (buh-LOON-ing). In British English: /bəlˈuːnɪŋ/ (buhl-OON-ing). In Canadian English: /bəˈluːnɪŋ/ (buh-LOON-ing). In Australian English: /bəlˈuːnɪŋ/ (buhl-OON-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bəˈluːnɪŋ/ (buh-LOON-ing), while in British English it's /bəlˈuːnɪŋ/ (buhl-OON-ing).

How to Pronounce "ballooning"

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ballooning

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/bəˈluːnɪŋ/

buh-LOON-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bəbal·luːnloon·ɪŋing

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