How do you pronounce "lending"?

In American English: /ˈlɛndɪŋ/ (LEHND-ing). In British English: /lˈɛndɪŋ/ (L-ehnd). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛndɪŋ/ (LEHND-ing). In Australian English: /lˈɛndɪŋ/ (L-ehnd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛndɪŋ/ (LEHND-ing), while in British English it's /lˈɛndɪŋ/ (L-ehnd).

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lending

/ˈlɛndɪŋ/

LEHND-ing

Syllable Breakdown

lɛndlend·ɪŋing

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