How do you pronounce "ongoing"?

In American English: /ˈɑːnˌgoʊɪŋ/ (AHN-goh-ing). In British English: /ˈɒngˌəʊɪŋ/ (ONG-oh-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːnˌgoʊɪŋ/ (AHN-goh-ing). In Australian English: /ˈɒŋɡəʊɪŋ/ (ONGG-oh-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːnˌgoʊɪŋ/ (AHN-goh-ing), while in British English it's /ˈɒngˌəʊɪŋ/ (ONG-oh-ing).

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ongoing

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/ˈɑːnˌgoʊɪŋ/

AHN-goh-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːnon·goʊgo·ɪŋing

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