How do you pronounce "building"?

In American English: /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ (BILD-ing). In British English: /bˈɪldɪŋ/ (B-ild). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ (BILD-ing). In Australian English: /bˈɪldɪŋ/ (B-ild).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ (BILD-ing), while in British English it's /bˈɪldɪŋ/ (B-ild).

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building

/ˈbɪldɪŋ/

BILD-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bɪldbuild·ɪŋing

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