How do you pronounce "sibling"?

In American English: /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ (SIBL-ing). In British English: /sˈɪblɪŋ/ (S-ibl). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ (SIBL-ing). In Australian English: /sˈɪblɪŋ/ (S-ibl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ (SIBL-ing), while in British English it's /sˈɪblɪŋ/ (S-ibl).

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sibling

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/ˈsɪblɪŋ/

SIBL-ing

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sɪblsib·ɪŋling

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