How do you pronounce "gouging"?

In American English: /ˈgaʊdʒɪŋ/ (GOWJ-ing). In British English: /ɡˈaʊdʒɪŋ/ (G-owj). In Canadian English: /ˈgaʊdʒɪŋ/ (GOWJ-ing). In Australian English: /ɡˈaʊdʒɪŋ/ (G-owj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgaʊdʒɪŋ/ (GOWJ-ing), while in British English it's /ɡˈaʊdʒɪŋ/ (G-owj).

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gouging

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/ˈgaʊdʒɪŋ/

GOWJ-ing

Syllable Breakdown

gaʊdʒgoug·ɪŋing

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