How do you pronounce "gaping"?

In American English: /ˈgeɪpɪŋ/ (GAYP-ing). In British English: /ɡˈeɪpɪŋ/ (G-ayp). In Canadian English: /ˈgeɪpɪŋ/ (GAYP-ing). In Australian English: /ɡˈeɪpɪŋ/ (G-ayp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgeɪpɪŋ/ (GAYP-ing), while in British English it's /ɡˈeɪpɪŋ/ (G-ayp).

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gaping

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/ˈgeɪpɪŋ/

GAYP-ing

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geɪpgap·ɪŋing

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