How do you pronounce "guessing"?

In American English: /ˈgɛsɪŋ/ (GEHS-ing). In British English: /ɡˈɛsɪŋ/ (G-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈgɛsɪŋ/ (GEHS-ing). In Australian English: /ɡˈɛsɪŋ/ (G-ehs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɛsɪŋ/ (GEHS-ing), while in British English it's /ɡˈɛsɪŋ/ (G-ehs).

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guessing

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/ˈgɛsɪŋ/

GEHS-ing

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gɛsguess·ɪŋing

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