How do you pronounce "drilling"?

In American English: /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/ (DRIL-ing). In British English: /dɹˈɪlɪŋ/ (DR-il). In Canadian English: /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/ (DRIL-ing). In Australian English: /dɹˈɪlɪŋ/ (DR-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/ (DRIL-ing), while in British English it's /dɹˈɪlɪŋ/ (DR-il).

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drilling

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/ˈdrɪlɪŋ/

DRIL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

drɪldril·ɪŋling

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