How do you pronounce "caressing"?

In American English: /kɝˈɛsɪŋ/ (kur-EHS-ing). In British English: /kəɹˈɛsɪŋ/ (kuhr-EHS-ing). In Canadian English: /kɝˈɛsɪŋ/ (kur-EHS-ing). In Australian English: /kəɹˈɛsɪŋ/ (kuhr-EHS-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kɝˈɛsɪŋ/ (kur-EHS-ing), while in British English it's /kəɹˈɛsɪŋ/ (kuhr-EHS-ing).

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caressing

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/kɝˈɛsɪŋ/

kur-EHS-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kɝca·ɛsress·ɪŋing

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