How do you pronounce "clapping"?

In American English: /ˈklæpɪŋ/ (KLAP-ing). In British English: /klˈapɪŋ/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈklæpɪŋ/ (KLAP-ing). In Australian English: /klˈapɪŋ/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklæpɪŋ/ (KLAP-ing), while in British English it's /klˈapɪŋ/ (KL).

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clapping

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/ˈklæpɪŋ/

KLAP-ing

Syllable Breakdown

klæpclap·ɪŋping

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