How do you pronounce "burning"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːnɪŋ/ (BURN-ing). In British English: /bˈɜːnɪŋ/ (B-ɜn). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːnɪŋ/ (BURN-ing). In Australian English: /bˈɜːnɪŋ/ (B-ɜn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːnɪŋ/ (BURN-ing), while in British English it's /bˈɜːnɪŋ/ (B-ɜn).

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burning

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/ˈbɝːnɪŋ/

BURN-ing

Syllable Breakdown

bɝːnburn·ɪŋing

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