How do you pronounce "blocking"?

In American English: /ˈblɑːkɪŋ/ (BLAHK-ing). In British English: /blˈɒkɪŋ/ (BL-ok). In Canadian English: /ˈblɑːkɪŋ/ (BLAHK-ing). In Australian English: /blˈɒkɪŋ/ (BL-ok).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈblɑːkɪŋ/ (BLAHK-ing), while in British English it's /blˈɒkɪŋ/ (BL-ok).

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blocking

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/ˈblɑːkɪŋ/

BLAHK-ing

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blɑːkblock·ɪŋing

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