How do you pronounce "lacking"?

In American English: /ˈlækɪŋ/ (LAK-ing). In British English: /lˈækɪŋ/ (L-ak). In Canadian English: /ˈlækɪŋ/ (LAK-ing). In Australian English: /lˈakɪŋ/ (L).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlækɪŋ/ (LAK-ing), while in British English it's /lˈækɪŋ/ (L-ak).

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lacking

/ˈlækɪŋ/

LAK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

læklack·ɪŋing

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