How do you pronounce "loving"?

In American English: /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ (LUHV-ing). In British English: /lˈɐvɪŋ/ (L). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ (LUHV-ing). In Australian English: /lˈʌvɪŋ/ (L-uhv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ (LUHV-ing), while in British English it's /lˈɐvɪŋ/ (L).

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loving

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/ˈlʌvɪŋ/

LUHV-ing

Syllable Breakdown

lʌvlov·ɪŋing

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