How do you pronounce "flanking"?

In American English: /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/ (FLANGK-ing). In British English: /flˈaŋkɪŋ/ (FL). In Canadian English: /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/ (FLANGK-ing). In Australian English: /flˈaŋkɪŋ/ (FL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/ (FLANGK-ing), while in British English it's /flˈaŋkɪŋ/ (FL).

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flanking

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/ˈflæŋkɪŋ/

FLANGK-ing

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flæŋkflank·ɪŋing

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