How do you pronounce "killing"?

In American English: /ˈkɪlɪŋ/ (KIL-ing). In British English: /kˈɪlɪŋ/ (K-il). In Canadian English: /ˈkɪlɪŋ/ (KIL-ing). In Australian English: /kˈɪlɪŋ/ (K-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɪlɪŋ/ (KIL-ing), while in British English it's /kˈɪlɪŋ/ (K-il).

How to Pronounce "killing"

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killing

/ˈkɪlɪŋ/

KIL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kɪlkil·ɪŋling

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