How do you pronounce "shaping"?

In American English: /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/ (SHAYP-ing). In British English: /ʃˈeɪpɪŋ/ (SH-ayp). In Canadian English: /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/ (SHAYP-ing). In Australian English: /ʃˈeɪpɪŋ/ (SH-ayp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/ (SHAYP-ing), while in British English it's /ʃˈeɪpɪŋ/ (SH-ayp).

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shaping

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/ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/

SHAYP-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ʃeɪpshap·ɪŋing

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