How do you pronounce "ruling"?

In American English: /ˈruːlɪŋ/ (ROOL-ing). In British English: /ɹˈuːlɪŋ/ (R-ool). In Canadian English: /ˈruːlɪŋ/ (ROOL-ing). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːlɪŋ/ (R-ool).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːlɪŋ/ (ROOL-ing), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːlɪŋ/ (R-ool).

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ruling

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/ˈruːlɪŋ/

ROOL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ruːlrul·ɪŋing

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