How do you pronounce "limping"?

In American English: /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/ (LIMP-ing). In British English: /lˈɪmpɪŋ/ (L-imp). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/ (LIMP-ing). In Australian English: /lˈɪmpɪŋ/ (L-imp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/ (LIMP-ing), while in British English it's /lˈɪmpɪŋ/ (L-imp).

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limping

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/ˈlɪmpɪŋ/

LIMP-ing

Syllable Breakdown

lɪmplimp·ɪŋing

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