How do you pronounce "bucking"?

In American English: /ˈbʌkɪŋ/ (BUHK-ing). In British English: /bˈʌkɪŋ/ (B-uhk). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌkɪŋ/ (BUHK-ing). In Australian English: /bˈʌkɪŋ/ (B-uhk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌkɪŋ/ (BUHK-ing), while in British English it's /bˈʌkɪŋ/ (B-uhk).

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bucking

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/ˈbʌkɪŋ/

BUHK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bʌkbuck·ɪŋing

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