How do you pronounce "clowning"?

In American English: /ˈklaʊnɪŋ/ (KLOWN-ing). In British English: /klˈaʊnɪŋ/ (KL-own). In Canadian English: /ˈklaʊnɪŋ/ (KLOWN-ing). In Australian English: /klˈaʊnɪŋ/ (KL-own).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklaʊnɪŋ/ (KLOWN-ing), while in British English it's /klˈaʊnɪŋ/ (KL-own).

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clowning

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/ˈklaʊnɪŋ/

KLOWN-ing

Syllable Breakdown

klaʊnclown·ɪŋing

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