How do you pronounce "dwelling"?

In American English: /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/ (DWEHL-ing). In British English: /dwˈɛlɪŋ/ (DW-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/ (DWEHL-ing). In Australian English: /dwˈɛlɪŋ/ (DW-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdwɛlɪŋ/ (DWEHL-ing), while in British English it's /dwˈɛlɪŋ/ (DW-ehl).

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dwelling

/ˈdwɛlɪŋ/

DWEHL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

dwɛldwel·ɪŋling

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