How do you pronounce "coaxing"?

In American English: /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/ (KOHKS-ing). In British English: /kˈəʊksɪŋ/ (K-ohks). In Canadian English: /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/ (KOHKS-ing). In Australian English: /kˈəʊksɪŋ/ (K-ohks).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/ (KOHKS-ing), while in British English it's /kˈəʊksɪŋ/ (K-ohks).

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coaxing

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/ˈkoʊksɪŋ/

KOHKS-ing

Syllable Breakdown

koʊkscoax·ɪŋing

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