How do you pronounce "shocking"?

In American English: /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/ (SHAHK-ing). In British English: /ʃˈɒkɪŋ/ (SH-ok). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/ (SHAHK-ing). In Australian English: /ʃˈɒkɪŋ/ (SH-ok).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/ (SHAHK-ing), while in British English it's /ʃˈɒkɪŋ/ (SH-ok).

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shocking

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/ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/

SHAHK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɑːkshock·ɪŋing

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