How do you pronounce "hacking"?

In American English: /ˈhækɪŋ/ (HAK-ing). In British English: /hˈakɪŋ/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhækɪŋ/ (HAK-ing). In Australian English: /hˈakɪŋ/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhækɪŋ/ (HAK-ing), while in British English it's /hˈakɪŋ/ (H).

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hacking

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/ˈhækɪŋ/

HAK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

hækhack·ɪŋing

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