How do you pronounce "pausing"?

In American English: /ˈpɔzɪŋ/ (PAWZ-ing). In British English: /pˈɔːzɪŋ/ (P-awz). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔzɪŋ/ (PAWZ-ing). In Australian English: /pˈɔːzɪŋ/ (P-awz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔzɪŋ/ (PAWZ-ing), while in British English it's /pˈɔːzɪŋ/ (P-awz).

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pausing

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/ˈpɔzɪŋ/

PAWZ-ing

Syllable Breakdown

pɔzpaus·ɪŋing

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