How do you pronounce "breathing"?

In American English: /ˈbriːðɪŋ/ (BREETH-ing). In British English: /bɹˈiːðɪŋ/ (BR-eeth). In Canadian English: /ˈbriːðɪŋ/ (BREETH-ing). In Australian English: /bɹˈiːðɪŋ/ (BR-eeth).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbriːðɪŋ/ (BREETH-ing), while in British English it's /bɹˈiːðɪŋ/ (BR-eeth).

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breathing

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/ˈbriːðɪŋ/

BREETH-ing

Syllable Breakdown

briːðbreath·ɪŋing

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