How do you pronounce "overlapping"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlæpɪŋ/ (OHV-ur-lap-ing). In British English: /ˌəʊvəlˈapɪŋ/ (ohv-uhl-AP). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌlæpɪŋ/ (OHV-ur-lap-ing). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəlˈapɪŋ/ (ohv-uhl-AP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˌlæpɪŋ/ (OHV-ur-lap-ing), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəlˈapɪŋ/ (ohv-uhl-AP).

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/ˈoʊvɝˌlæpɪŋ/

OHV-ur-lap-ing

Syllable Breakdown

oʊvov·ɝer·læplap·ɪŋping

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