How do you pronounce "chuckling"?

In American English: /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/ (CHUHKL-ing). In British English: /tʃˈɐklɪŋ/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/ (CHUHKL-ing). In Australian English: /tʃˈʌklɪŋ/ (CH-uhkl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/ (CHUHKL-ing), while in British English it's /tʃˈɐklɪŋ/ (CH).

How to Pronounce "chuckling"

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chuckling

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/ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/

CHUHKL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

tʃʌklchuck·ɪŋling

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