How do you pronounce "calving"?

In American English: /ˈkælvɪŋ/ (KALV-ing). In British English: /kˈɑːvɪŋ/ (K-ahv). In Canadian English: /ˈkælvɪŋ/ (KALV-ing). In Australian English: /kˈɑːvɪŋ/ (K-ahv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkælvɪŋ/ (KALV-ing), while in British English it's /kˈɑːvɪŋ/ (K-ahv).

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calving

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/ˈkælvɪŋ/

KALV-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kælvcalv·ɪŋing

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