How do you pronounce "creaking"?

In American English: /ˈkriːkɪŋ/ (KREEK-ing). In British English: /kɹˈiːkɪŋ/ (KR-eek). In Canadian English: /ˈkriːkɪŋ/ (KREEK-ing). In Australian English: /kɹˈiːkɪŋ/ (KR-eek).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkriːkɪŋ/ (KREEK-ing), while in British English it's /kɹˈiːkɪŋ/ (KR-eek).

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creaking

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/ˈkriːkɪŋ/

KREEK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kriːkcreak·ɪŋing

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