How do you pronounce "beheading"?

In American English: /bɪˈhɛdɪŋ/ (bi-HEHD-ing). In British English: /bɪhˈɛdɪŋ/ (bih-EHD-ing). In Canadian English: /bɪˈhɛdɪŋ/ (bi-HEHD-ing). In Australian English: /bɪhˈɛdɪŋ/ (bih-EHD-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈhɛdɪŋ/ (bi-HEHD-ing), while in British English it's /bɪhˈɛdɪŋ/ (bih-EHD-ing).

How to Pronounce "beheading"

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beheading

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/bɪˈhɛdɪŋ/

bi-HEHD-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·hɛdhead·ɪŋing

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