How do you pronounce "laying"?

In American English: /ˈleɪɪŋ/ (LAY-ing). In British English: /lˈeɪɪŋ/ (L-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪɪŋ/ (LAY-ing). In Australian English: /lˈeɪɪŋ/ (L-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪɪŋ/ (LAY-ing), while in British English it's /lˈeɪɪŋ/ (L-ay).

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laying

/ˈleɪɪŋ/

LAY-ing

Syllable Breakdown

leɪlay·ɪŋing

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