How do you pronounce "clearing"?

In American English: /ˈklɪrɪŋ/ (KLIR-ing). In British English: /klˈɪəɹɪŋ/ (KL-i-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈklɪrɪŋ/ (KLIR-ing). In Australian English: /klˈiəɹɪŋ/ (KL-ee-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɪrɪŋ/ (KLIR-ing), while in British English it's /klˈɪəɹɪŋ/ (KL-i-uhr).

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clearing

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/ˈklɪrɪŋ/

KLIR-ing

Syllable Breakdown

klɪrclear·ɪŋing

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