How do you pronounce "peking"?

In American English: /ˈpiːˈkɪŋ/ (PEE-KING). In British English: /piːkˈɪŋ/ (peek-ING). In Canadian English: /ˈpiːˈkɪŋ/ (PEE-KING). In Australian English: /piːkˈɪŋ/ (peek-ING).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpiːˈkɪŋ/ (PEE-KING), while in British English it's /piːkˈɪŋ/ (peek-ING).

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peking

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/ˈpiːˈkɪŋ/

PEE-KING

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piːpek·kɪŋing

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