How do you pronounce "licensing"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ/ (LEYES-uhns-ing). In British English: /lˈaɪsənsɪŋ/ (L-eyes-uhns). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪsənsɪŋ/ (LUH-is-uhns-ing). In Australian English: /lˈaɪsənsɪŋ/ (L-eyes-uhns).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ/ (LEYES-uhns-ing), while in British English it's /lˈaɪsənsɪŋ/ (L-eyes-uhns).

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licensing

/ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ/

LEYES-uhns-ing

Syllable Breakdown

laɪsli·ənscens·ɪŋing

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