How do you pronounce "elbowing"?

In American English: /ˈɛlˌboʊɪŋ/ (EHL-boh-ing). In British English: /ˈɛlbəʊɪŋ/ (EHLB-oh-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈɛlˌboʊɪŋ/ (EHL-boh-ing). In Australian English: /ˈɛlbəʊɪŋ/ (EHLB-oh-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛlˌboʊɪŋ/ (EHL-boh-ing), while in British English it's /ˈɛlbəʊɪŋ/ (EHLB-oh-ing).

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elbowing

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/ˈɛlˌboʊɪŋ/

EHL-boh-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ɛlel·boʊbow·ɪŋing

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