How do you pronounce "lifting"?

In American English: /ˈlɪftɪŋ/ (LIFT-ing). In British English: /lˈɪftɪŋ/ (L-ift). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪftɪŋ/ (LIFT-ing). In Australian English: /lˈɪftɪŋ/ (L-ift).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪftɪŋ/ (LIFT-ing), while in British English it's /lˈɪftɪŋ/ (L-ift).

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lifting

/ˈlɪftɪŋ/

LIFT-ing

Syllable Breakdown

lɪftlift·ɪŋing

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