How do you pronounce "reading"?

In American English: /ˈriːdɪŋ/ (REED-ing). In British English: /ɹˈiːdɪŋ/ (R-eed). In Canadian English: /ˈriːdɪŋ/ (REED-ing). In Australian English: /ɹˈiːdɪŋ/ (R-eed).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈriːdɪŋ/ (REED-ing), while in British English it's /ɹˈiːdɪŋ/ (R-eed).

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reading

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/ˈriːdɪŋ/

REED-ing

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riːdread·ɪŋing

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