How do you pronounce "saying"?

In American English: /ˈseɪɪŋ/ (SAY-ing). In British English: /sˈeɪɪŋ/ (S-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈseɪɪŋ/ (SAY-ing). In Australian English: /sˈeɪɪŋ/ (S-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈseɪɪŋ/ (SAY-ing), while in British English it's /sˈeɪɪŋ/ (S-ay).

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saying

/ˈseɪɪŋ/

SAY-ing

Syllable Breakdown

seɪsay·ɪŋing

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