How do you pronounce "honking"?

In American English: /ˈhɔŋkɪŋ/ (HAWNGK-ing). In British English: /hˈɒŋkɪŋ/ (H-ongk). In Canadian English: /ˈhɔŋkɪŋ/ (HAWNGK-ing). In Australian English: /hˈɒŋkɪŋ/ (H-ongk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɔŋkɪŋ/ (HAWNGK-ing), while in British English it's /hˈɒŋkɪŋ/ (H-ongk).

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honking

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/ˈhɔŋkɪŋ/

HAWNGK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

hɔŋkhonk·ɪŋing

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