How do you pronounce "curling"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːlɪŋ/ (KURL-ing). In British English: /kˈɜːlɪŋ/ (K-ɜl). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːlɪŋ/ (KURL-ing). In Australian English: /kˈɜːlɪŋ/ (K-ɜl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːlɪŋ/ (KURL-ing), while in British English it's /kˈɜːlɪŋ/ (K-ɜl).

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curling

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/ˈkɝːlɪŋ/

KURL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kɝːlcurl·ɪŋing

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