How do you pronounce "messing"?

In American English: /ˈmɛsɪŋ/ (MEHS-ing). In British English: /mˈɛsɪŋ/ (M-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛsɪŋ/ (MEHS-ing). In Australian English: /mˈɛsɪŋ/ (M-ehs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛsɪŋ/ (MEHS-ing), while in British English it's /mˈɛsɪŋ/ (M-ehs).

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messing

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/ˈmɛsɪŋ/

MEHS-ing

Syllable Breakdown

mɛsmess·ɪŋing

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