How do you pronounce "ironing"?

In American English: /ˈaɪɝnɪŋ/ (EYE-urn-ing). In British English: /ˈaɪənɪŋ/ (EYE-uhn-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈaɪɝnɪŋ/ (EYE-urn-ing). In Australian English: /ˈaɪənɪŋ/ (EYE-uhn-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaɪɝnɪŋ/ (EYE-urn-ing), while in British English it's /ˈaɪənɪŋ/ (EYE-uhn-ing).

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/ˈaɪɝnɪŋ/

EYE-urn-ing

Syllable Breakdown

aɪir·ɝnon·ɪŋing

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