How do you pronounce "cracking"?

In American English: /ˈkrækɪŋ/ (KRAK-ing). In British English: /kɹˈækɪŋ/ (KR-ak). In Canadian English: /ˈkrækɪŋ/ (KRAK-ing). In Australian English: /kɹˈakɪŋ/ (KR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrækɪŋ/ (KRAK-ing), while in British English it's /kɹˈækɪŋ/ (KR-ak).

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cracking

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/ˈkrækɪŋ/

KRAK-ing

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krækcrack·ɪŋing

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