How do you pronounce "climbing"?

In American English: /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/ (KLEYEM-ing). In British English: /klˈaɪmɪŋ/ (KL-eyem). In Canadian English: /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/ (KLEYEM-ing). In Australian English: /klˈaɪmɪŋ/ (KL-eyem).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/ (KLEYEM-ing), while in British English it's /klˈaɪmɪŋ/ (KL-eyem).

How to Pronounce "climbing"

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climbing

/ˈklaɪmɪŋ/

KLEYEM-ing

Syllable Breakdown

klaɪmclimb·ɪŋing

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