How do you pronounce "rocking"?

In American English: /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/ (RAHK-ing). In British English: /ɹˈɒkɪŋ/ (R-ok). In Canadian English: /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/ (RAHK-ing). In Australian English: /ɹˈɒkɪŋ/ (R-ok).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/ (RAHK-ing), while in British English it's /ɹˈɒkɪŋ/ (R-ok).

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rocking

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/ˈrɑːkɪŋ/

RAHK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

rɑːkrock·ɪŋing

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