How do you pronounce "borrowing"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/ (BAHR-oh-ing). In British English: /bˈɒɹˌəʊɪŋ/ (B-or-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/ (BAHR-oh-ing). In Australian English: /bˈɒɹəʊɪŋ/ (B-or-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/ (BAHR-oh-ing), while in British English it's /bˈɒɹˌəʊɪŋ/ (B-or-oh).

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borrowing

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/ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/

BAHR-oh-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːrbor·oʊrow·ɪŋing

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