How do you pronounce "melting"?

In American English: /ˈmɛltɪŋ/ (MEHLT-ing). In British English: /mˈɛltɪŋ/ (M-ehlt). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛltɪŋ/ (MEHLT-ing). In Australian English: /mˈɛltɪŋ/ (M-ehlt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛltɪŋ/ (MEHLT-ing), while in British English it's /mˈɛltɪŋ/ (M-ehlt).

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melting

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/ˈmɛltɪŋ/

MEHLT-ing

Syllable Breakdown

mɛltmelt·ɪŋing

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