How do you pronounce "disdaining"?

In American English: /dɪsˈdeɪnɪŋ/ (dis-DAYN-ing). In British English: /dɪsdˈeɪnɪŋ/ (disd-AYN-ing). In Canadian English: /dɪsˈdeɪnɪŋ/ (dis-DAYN-ing). In Australian English: /dɪsdˈeɪnɪŋ/ (disd-AYN-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dɪsˈdeɪnɪŋ/ (dis-DAYN-ing), while in British English it's /dɪsdˈeɪnɪŋ/ (disd-AYN-ing).

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disdaining

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/dɪsˈdeɪnɪŋ/

dis-DAYN-ing

Syllable Breakdown

dɪsdis·deɪndain·ɪŋing

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