How do you pronounce "darling"?

In American English: /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/ (DAHRL-ing). In British English: /dˈɑːlɪŋ/ (D-ahl). In Canadian English: /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/ (DAHRL-ing). In Australian English: /dˈɑːlɪŋ/ (D-ahl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/ (DAHRL-ing), while in British English it's /dˈɑːlɪŋ/ (D-ahl).

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darling

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/ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/

DAHRL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

dɑːrldar·ɪŋling

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