How do you pronounce "licking"?

In American English: /ˈlɪkɪŋ/ (LIK-ing). In British English: /lˈɪkɪŋ/ (L-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪkɪŋ/ (LIK-ing). In Australian English: /lˈɪkɪŋ/ (L-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪkɪŋ/ (LIK-ing), while in British English it's /lˈɪkɪŋ/ (L-ik).

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licking

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/ˈlɪkɪŋ/

LIK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

lɪklick·ɪŋing

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