How do you pronounce "hooking"?

In American English: /ˈhʊkɪŋ/ (HUUK-ing). In British English: /hˈʊkɪŋ/ (H-uuk). In Canadian English: /ˈhʊkɪŋ/ (HUUK-ing). In Australian English: /hˈʊkɪŋ/ (H-uuk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhʊkɪŋ/ (HUUK-ing), while in British English it's /hˈʊkɪŋ/ (H-uuk).

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hooking

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/ˈhʊkɪŋ/

HUUK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

hʊkhook·ɪŋing

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