How do you pronounce "following"?

In American English: /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/ (FAHL-oh-ing). In British English: /fˈɒləʊɪŋ/ (F-ol-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/ (FAHL-oh-ing). In Australian English: /fˈɒləʊɪŋ/ (F-ol-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/ (FAHL-oh-ing), while in British English it's /fˈɒləʊɪŋ/ (F-ol-oh).

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following

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/ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/

FAHL-oh-ing

Syllable Breakdown

fɑːlfol·oʊlow·ɪŋing

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