How do you pronounce "bugging"?

In American English: /ˈbʌgɪŋ/ (BUHG-ing). In British English: /bˈʌɡɪŋ/ (B-uhg). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌgɪŋ/ (BUHG-ing). In Australian English: /bˈʌɡɪŋ/ (B-uhg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌgɪŋ/ (BUHG-ing), while in British English it's /bˈʌɡɪŋ/ (B-uhg).

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bugging

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/ˈbʌgɪŋ/

BUHG-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bʌgbug·ɪŋging

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