How do you pronounce "playing"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪɪŋ/ (PLAY-ing). In British English: /plˈeɪɪŋ/ (PL-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪɪŋ/ (PLAY-ing). In Australian English: /plˈeɪɪŋ/ (PL-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪɪŋ/ (PLAY-ing), while in British English it's /plˈeɪɪŋ/ (PL-ay).

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playing

/ˈpleɪɪŋ/

PLAY-ing

Syllable Breakdown

pleɪplay·ɪŋing

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