How do you pronounce "lavishing"?

In American English: /ˈlævɪʃɪŋ/ (LAV-ish-ing). In British English: /lˈavɪʃɪŋ/ (L-av). In Canadian English: /ˈlævɪʃɪŋ/ (LAV-ish-ing). In Australian English: /lˈavɪʃɪŋ/ (L-av).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlævɪʃɪŋ/ (LAV-ish-ing), while in British English it's /lˈavɪʃɪŋ/ (L-av).

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lavishing

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/ˈlævɪʃɪŋ/

LAV-ish-ing

Syllable Breakdown

lævlav·ɪʃish·ɪŋing

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