How do you pronounce "crossing"?

In American English: /ˈkrɔsɪŋ/ (KRAWS-ing). In British English: /kɹˈɒsɪŋ/ (KR-os). In Canadian English: /ˈkrɔsɪŋ/ (KRAWS-ing). In Australian English: /kɹˈɒsɪŋ/ (KR-os).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrɔsɪŋ/ (KRAWS-ing), while in British English it's /kɹˈɒsɪŋ/ (KR-os).

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crossing

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/ˈkrɔsɪŋ/

KRAWS-ing

Syllable Breakdown

krɔscross·ɪŋing

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