How do you pronounce "fleeting"?

In American English: /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ (FLEET-ing). In British English: /flˈiːtɪŋ/ (FL-eet). In Canadian English: /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ (FLEET-ing). In Australian English: /flˈiːtɪŋ/ (FL-eet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ (FLEET-ing), while in British English it's /flˈiːtɪŋ/ (FL-eet).

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fleeting

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/ˈfliːtɪŋ/

FLEET-ing

Syllable Breakdown

fliːtfleet·ɪŋing

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