How do you pronounce "belonging"?

In American English: /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ (bi-LAWNG-ing). In British English: /bɪlˈɒŋɪŋ/ (bil-ONG-ing). In Canadian English: /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ (bi-LAWNG-ing). In Australian English: /bɪlˈɒŋɪŋ/ (bil-ONG-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ (bi-LAWNG-ing), while in British English it's /bɪlˈɒŋɪŋ/ (bil-ONG-ing).

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belonging

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/bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/

bi-LAWNG-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bɪbe·lɔŋlong·ɪŋing

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