How do you pronounce "bruising"?

In American English: /ˈbruːzɪŋ/ (BROOZ-ing). In British English: /bɹˈuːzɪŋ/ (BR-ooz). In Canadian English: /ˈbruːzɪŋ/ (BROOZ-ing). In Australian English: /bɹˈuːzɪŋ/ (BR-ooz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbruːzɪŋ/ (BROOZ-ing), while in British English it's /bɹˈuːzɪŋ/ (BR-ooz).

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bruising

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/ˈbruːzɪŋ/

BROOZ-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bruːzbruis·ɪŋing

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