How do you pronounce "sailing"?

In American English: /ˈseɪlɪŋ/ (SAYL-ing). In British English: /sˈeɪlɪŋ/ (S-ayl). In Canadian English: /ˈseɪlɪŋ/ (SAYL-ing). In Australian English: /sˈeɪlɪŋ/ (S-ayl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈseɪlɪŋ/ (SAYL-ing), while in British English it's /sˈeɪlɪŋ/ (S-ayl).

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sailing

/ˈseɪlɪŋ/

SAYL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

seɪlsail·ɪŋing

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