How do you pronounce "dressing"?

In American English: /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/ (DREHS-ing). In British English: /dɹˈɛsɪŋ/ (DR-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/ (DREHS-ing). In Australian English: /dɹˈɛsɪŋ/ (DR-ehs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/ (DREHS-ing), while in British English it's /dɹˈɛsɪŋ/ (DR-ehs).

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dressing

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/ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

DREHS-ing

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drɛsdress·ɪŋing

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