How do you pronounce "craving"?

In American English: /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/ (KRAYV-ing). In British English: /kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/ (KR-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/ (KRAYV-ing). In Australian English: /kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/ (KR-ayv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/ (KRAYV-ing), while in British English it's /kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/ (KR-ayv).

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craving

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/ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

KRAYV-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kreɪvcrav·ɪŋing

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