How do you pronounce "cunning"?

In American English: /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ (KUHN-ing). In British English: /kˈʌnɪŋ/ (K-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ (KUHN-ing). In Australian English: /kˈʌnɪŋ/ (K-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ (KUHN-ing), while in British English it's /kˈʌnɪŋ/ (K-uhn).

How to Pronounce "cunning"

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cunning

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/ˈkʌnɪŋ/

KUHN-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kʌncun·ɪŋning

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