How do you pronounce "floating"?

In American English: /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/ (FLOHT-ing). In British English: /flˈəʊtɪŋ/ (FL-oht). In Canadian English: /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/ (FLOHT-ing). In Australian English: /flˈəʊtɪŋ/ (FL-oht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/ (FLOHT-ing), while in British English it's /flˈəʊtɪŋ/ (FL-oht).

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floating

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/ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

FLOHT-ing

Syllable Breakdown

floʊtfloat·ɪŋing

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