How do you pronounce "mourning"?

In American English: /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/ (MAWRN-ing). In British English: /mˈɔːnɪŋ/ (M-awn). In Canadian English: /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/ (MAWRN-ing). In Australian English: /mˈɔːnɪŋ/ (M-awn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɔrnɪŋ/ (MAWRN-ing), while in British English it's /mˈɔːnɪŋ/ (M-awn).

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mourning

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/ˈmɔrnɪŋ/

MAWRN-ing

Syllable Breakdown

mɔrnmourn·ɪŋing

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