How do you pronounce "liking"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/ (LEYEK-ing). In British English: /lˈaɪkɪŋ/ (L-eyek). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪkɪŋ/ (LUH-ik-ing). In Australian English: /lˈaɪkɪŋ/ (L-eyek).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/ (LEYEK-ing), while in British English it's /lˈaɪkɪŋ/ (L-eyek).

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liking

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/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/

LEYEK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

laɪklik·ɪŋing

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