How do you pronounce "contemplating"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːntəmˌpleɪtɪŋ/ (KAHNT-uhm-playt-ing). In British English: /kˈɒntəmplˌeɪtɪŋ/ (K-ont-uhmpl-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːntəmˌpleɪtɪŋ/ (KAHNT-uhm-playt-ing). In Australian English: /kˈɒntəmplˌeɪtɪŋ/ (K-ont-uhmpl-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːntəmˌpleɪtɪŋ/ (KAHNT-uhm-playt-ing), while in British English it's /kˈɒntəmplˌeɪtɪŋ/ (K-ont-uhmpl-ayt).

How to Pronounce "contemplating"

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/ˈkɑːntəmˌpleɪtɪŋ/

KAHNT-uhm-playt-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːntcon·əmtem·pleɪtplat·ɪŋing

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