How do you pronounce "bothering"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːðɝɪŋ/ (BAHTH-ur-ing). In British English: /bˈɒðəɹɪŋ/ (B-oth-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːðɝɪŋ/ (BAHTH-ur-ing). In Australian English: /bˈɒðəɹɪŋ/ (B-oth-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːðɝɪŋ/ (BAHTH-ur-ing), while in British English it's /bˈɒðəɹɪŋ/ (B-oth-uhr).

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bothering

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/ˈbɑːðɝɪŋ/

BAHTH-ur-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːðboth·ɝer·ɪŋing

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