How do you pronounce "knitting"?

In American English: /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ (NIT-ing). In British English: /nˈɪtɪŋ/ (N-it). In Canadian English: /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ (NIT-ing). In Australian English: /nˈɪtɪŋ/ (N-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ (NIT-ing), while in British English it's /nˈɪtɪŋ/ (N-it).

How to Pronounce "knitting"

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knitting

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/ˈnɪtɪŋ/

NIT-ing

Syllable Breakdown

nɪtknit·ɪŋting

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