How do you pronounce "pointing"?

In American English: /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ (POYNT-ing). In British English: /pˈɔɪntɪŋ/ (P-oynt). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ (POYNT-ing). In Australian English: /pˈɔɪntɪŋ/ (P-oynt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/ (POYNT-ing), while in British English it's /pˈɔɪntɪŋ/ (P-oynt).

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pointing

/ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

POYNT-ing

Syllable Breakdown

pɔɪntpoint·ɪŋing

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