How do you pronounce "longing"?

In American English: /ˈlɔŋɪŋ/ (LAWNG-ing). In British English: /lˈɒŋɪŋ/ (L-ong). In Canadian English: /ˈlɔŋɪŋ/ (LAWNG-ing). In Australian English: /lˈɒŋɪŋ/ (L-ong).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɔŋɪŋ/ (LAWNG-ing), while in British English it's /lˈɒŋɪŋ/ (L-ong).

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longing

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/ˈlɔŋɪŋ/

LAWNG-ing

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lɔŋlong·ɪŋing

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