How do you pronounce "lurking"?

In American English: /ˈlɝːkɪŋ/ (LURK-ing). In British English: /lˈɜːkɪŋ/ (L-ɜk). In Canadian English: /ˈlɝːkɪŋ/ (LURK-ing). In Australian English: /lˈɜːkɪŋ/ (L-ɜk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɝːkɪŋ/ (LURK-ing), while in British English it's /lˈɜːkɪŋ/ (L-ɜk).

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lurking

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/ˈlɝːkɪŋ/

LURK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

lɝːklurk·ɪŋing

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