How do you pronounce "sighing"?

In American English: /ˈsaɪɪŋ/ (SEYE-ing). In British English: /sˈaɪɪŋ/ (S-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈsaɪɪŋ/ (SEYE-ing). In Australian English: /sˈaɪɪŋ/ (S-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsaɪɪŋ/ (SEYE-ing), while in British English it's /sˈaɪɪŋ/ (S-eye).

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sighing

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/ˈsaɪɪŋ/

SEYE-ing

Syllable Breakdown

saɪsigh·ɪŋing

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