How do you pronounce "closing"?

In American English: /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/ (KLOHZ-ing). In British English: /klˈəʊzɪŋ/ (KL-ohz). In Canadian English: /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/ (KLOHZ-ing). In Australian English: /klˈəʊzɪŋ/ (KL-ohz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/ (KLOHZ-ing), while in British English it's /klˈəʊzɪŋ/ (KL-ohz).

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closing

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/ˈkloʊzɪŋ/

KLOHZ-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kloʊzclos·ɪŋing

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