How do you pronounce "sapling"?

In American English: /ˈsæplɪŋ/ (SAPL-ing). In British English: /sˈaplɪŋ/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsæplɪŋ/ (SAPL-ing). In Australian English: /sˈaplɪŋ/ (S).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsæplɪŋ/ (SAPL-ing), while in British English it's /sˈaplɪŋ/ (S).

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sapling

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/ˈsæplɪŋ/

SAPL-ing

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sæplsap·ɪŋling

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