How do you pronounce "kicking"?

In American English: /ˈkɪkɪŋ/ (KIK-ing). In British English: /kˈɪkɪŋ/ (K-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈkɪkɪŋ/ (KIK-ing). In Australian English: /kˈɪkɪŋ/ (K-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɪkɪŋ/ (KIK-ing), while in British English it's /kˈɪkɪŋ/ (K-ik).

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kicking

/ˈkɪkɪŋ/

KIK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kɪkkick·ɪŋing

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