How do you pronounce "basking"?

In American English: /ˈbæskɪŋ/ (BASK-ing). In British English: /bˈaskɪŋ/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbæskɪŋ/ (BASK-ing). In Australian English: /bˈaskɪŋ/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæskɪŋ/ (BASK-ing), while in British English it's /bˈaskɪŋ/ (B).

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/ˈbæskɪŋ/

BASK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bæskbask·ɪŋing

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