How do you pronounce "giving"?

In American English: /ˈgɪvɪŋ/ (GIV-ing). In British English: /gˈɪvɪŋ/ (G-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈgɪvɪŋ/ (GIV-ing). In Australian English: /ɡˈɪvɪŋ/ (G-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɪvɪŋ/ (GIV-ing), while in British English it's /gˈɪvɪŋ/ (G-iv).

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giving

/ˈgɪvɪŋ/

GIV-ing

Syllable Breakdown

gɪvgiv·ɪŋing

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