How do you pronounce "raining"?

In American English: /ˈreɪnɪŋ/ (RAYN-ing). In British English: /ɹˈeɪnɪŋ/ (R-ayn). In Canadian English: /ˈreɪnɪŋ/ (RAYN-ing). In Australian English: /ɹˈeɪnɪŋ/ (R-ayn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈreɪnɪŋ/ (RAYN-ing), while in British English it's /ɹˈeɪnɪŋ/ (R-ayn).

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raining

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/ˈreɪnɪŋ/

RAYN-ing

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reɪnrain·ɪŋing

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