How do you pronounce "boxing"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ (BAHKS-ing). In British English: /bˈɒksɪŋ/ (B-oks). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ (BAHKS-ing). In Australian English: /bˈɒksɪŋ/ (B-oks).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ (BAHKS-ing), while in British English it's /bˈɒksɪŋ/ (B-oks).

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boxing

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/ˈbɑːksɪŋ/

BAHKS-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːksbox·ɪŋing

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