How do you pronounce "running"?

In American English: /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ (RUHN-ing). In British English: /ɹˈɐnɪŋ/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ (RUHN-ing). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌnɪŋ/ (R-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ (RUHN-ing), while in British English it's /ɹˈɐnɪŋ/ (R).

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running

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/ˈrʌnɪŋ/

RUHN-ing

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rʌnrun·ɪŋning

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