How do you pronounce "opening"?

In American English: /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ (OHP-uhn-ing). In British English: /ˈəʊpənɪŋ/ (OHP-uhn-ing). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ (OHP-uhn-ing). In Australian English: /ˈəʊpənɪŋ/ (OHP-uhn-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/ (OHP-uhn-ing), while in British English it's /ˈəʊpənɪŋ/ (OHP-uhn-ing).

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opening

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/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

OHP-uhn-ing

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oʊpop·ənen·ɪŋing

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