How do you pronounce "fattening"?

In American English: /ˈfætənɪŋ/ (FAT-uhn-ing). In British English: /fˈatənɪŋ/ (F-at). In Canadian English: /ˈfætənɪŋ/ (FAT-uhn-ing). In Australian English: /fˈatənɪŋ/ (F-at).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfætənɪŋ/ (FAT-uhn-ing), while in British English it's /fˈatənɪŋ/ (F-at).

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fattening

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/ˈfætənɪŋ/

FAT-uhn-ing

Syllable Breakdown

fætfat·ənten·ɪŋing

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