How do you pronounce "kneeling"?

In American English: /ˈniːlɪŋ/ (NEEL-ing). In British English: /nˈiːlɪŋ/ (N-eel). In Canadian English: /ˈniːlɪŋ/ (NEEL-ing). In Australian English: /nˈiːlɪŋ/ (N-eel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈniːlɪŋ/ (NEEL-ing), while in British English it's /nˈiːlɪŋ/ (N-eel).

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kneeling

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/ˈniːlɪŋ/

NEEL-ing

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niːlkneel·ɪŋing

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