How do you pronounce "bobbing"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːbɪŋ/ (BAHB-ing). In British English: /bˈɒbɪŋ/ (B-ob). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːbɪŋ/ (BAHB-ing). In Australian English: /bˈɒbɪŋ/ (B-ob).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːbɪŋ/ (BAHB-ing), while in British English it's /bˈɒbɪŋ/ (B-ob).

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bobbing

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/ˈbɑːbɪŋ/

BAHB-ing

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bɑːbbob·ɪŋbing

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