How do you pronounce "letting"?

In American English: /ˈlɛtɪŋ/ (LEHT-ing). In British English: /lˈɛtɪŋ/ (L-eht). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛtɪŋ/ (LEHT-ing). In Australian English: /lˈɛtɪŋ/ (L-eht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛtɪŋ/ (LEHT-ing), while in British English it's /lˈɛtɪŋ/ (L-eht).

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letting

/ˈlɛtɪŋ/

LEHT-ing

Syllable Breakdown

lɛtlet·ɪŋting

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