How do you pronounce "rubbing"?

In American English: /ˈrʌbɪŋ/ (RUHB-ing). In British English: /ɹˈɐbɪŋ/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌbɪŋ/ (RUHB-ing). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌbɪŋ/ (R-uhb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌbɪŋ/ (RUHB-ing), while in British English it's /ɹˈɐbɪŋ/ (R).

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rubbing

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/ˈrʌbɪŋ/

RUHB-ing

Syllable Breakdown

rʌbrub·ɪŋbing

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