How do you pronounce "bowling"?

In American English: /ˈboʊlɪŋ/ (BOHL-ing). In British English: /bˈəʊlɪŋ/ (B-ohl). In Canadian English: /ˈboʊlɪŋ/ (BOHL-ing). In Australian English: /bˈəʊlɪŋ/ (B-ohl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈboʊlɪŋ/ (BOHL-ing), while in British English it's /bˈəʊlɪŋ/ (B-ohl).

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bowling

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/ˈboʊlɪŋ/

BOHL-ing

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boʊlbowl·ɪŋing

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