How do you pronounce "lapping"?

In American English: /ˈlæpɪŋ/ (LAP-ing). In British English: /lˈapɪŋ/ (L). In Canadian English: /ˈlæpɪŋ/ (LAP-ing). In Australian English: /lˈapɪŋ/ (L).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlæpɪŋ/ (LAP-ing), while in British English it's /lˈapɪŋ/ (L).

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lapping

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/ˈlæpɪŋ/

LAP-ing

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læplap·ɪŋping

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