How do you pronounce "living"?

In American English: /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ (LIV-ing). In British English: /lˈɪvɪŋ/ (L-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ (LIV-ing). In Australian English: /lˈɪvɪŋ/ (L-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ (LIV-ing), while in British English it's /lˈɪvɪŋ/ (L-iv).

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living

/ˈlɪvɪŋ/

LIV-ing

Syllable Breakdown

lɪvliv·ɪŋing

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