How do you pronounce "checking"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/ (CHEHK-ing). In British English: /tʃˈɛkɪŋ/ (CH-ehk). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/ (CHEHK-ing). In Australian English: /tʃˈɛkɪŋ/ (CH-ehk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/ (CHEHK-ing), while in British English it's /tʃˈɛkɪŋ/ (CH-ehk).

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checking

/ˈtʃɛkɪŋ/

CHEHK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

tʃɛkcheck·ɪŋing

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