How do you pronounce "brooding"?

In American English: /ˈbruːdɪŋ/ (BROOD-ing). In British English: /bɹˈuːdɪŋ/ (BR-ood). In Canadian English: /ˈbruːdɪŋ/ (BROOD-ing). In Australian English: /bɹˈuːdɪŋ/ (BR-ood).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbruːdɪŋ/ (BROOD-ing), while in British English it's /bɹˈuːdɪŋ/ (BR-ood).

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brooding

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/ˈbruːdɪŋ/

BROOD-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bruːdbrood·ɪŋing

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