How do you pronounce "having"?

In American English: /ˈhævɪŋ/ (HAV-ing). In British English: /hˈævɪŋ/ (H-av). In Canadian English: /ˈhævɪŋ/ (HAV-ing). In Australian English: /hˈavɪŋ/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhævɪŋ/ (HAV-ing), while in British English it's /hˈævɪŋ/ (H-av).

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having

/ˈhævɪŋ/

HAV-ing

Syllable Breakdown

hævhav·ɪŋing

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