How do you pronounce "scanning"?

In American English: /ˈskænɪŋ/ (SKAN-ing). In British English: /skˈænɪŋ/ (SK-an). In Canadian English: /ˈskænɪŋ/ (SKAN-ing). In Australian English: /skˈanɪŋ/ (SK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskænɪŋ/ (SKAN-ing), while in British English it's /skˈænɪŋ/ (SK-an).

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scanning

/ˈskænɪŋ/

SKAN-ing

Syllable Breakdown

skænscan·ɪŋning

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