How do you pronounce "quaking"?

In American English: /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/ (KWAYK-ing). In British English: /kwˈeɪkɪŋ/ (KW-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/ (KWAYK-ing). In Australian English: /kwˈeɪkɪŋ/ (KW-ayk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkweɪkɪŋ/ (KWAYK-ing), while in British English it's /kwˈeɪkɪŋ/ (KW-ayk).

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quaking

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/ˈkweɪkɪŋ/

KWAYK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

kweɪkquak·ɪŋing

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