How do you pronounce "howling"?

In American English: /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/ (HOWL-ing). In British English: /hˈaʊlɪŋ/ (H-owl). In Canadian English: /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/ (HOWL-ing). In Australian English: /hˈaʊlɪŋ/ (H-owl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/ (HOWL-ing), while in British English it's /hˈaʊlɪŋ/ (H-owl).

How to Pronounce "howling"

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howling

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/ˈhaʊlɪŋ/

HOWL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

haʊlhowl·ɪŋing

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