How do you pronounce "clinging"?

In American English: /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/ (KLING-ing). In British English: /klˈɪŋɪŋ/ (KL-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/ (KLING-ing). In Australian English: /klˈɪŋɪŋ/ (KL-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/ (KLING-ing), while in British English it's /klˈɪŋɪŋ/ (KL-ing).

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clinging

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/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/

KLING-ing

Syllable Breakdown

klɪŋcling·ɪŋing

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