How do you pronounce "sitting"?

In American English: /ˈsɪtɪŋ/ (SIT-ing). In British English: /sˈɪtɪŋ/ (S-it). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪtɪŋ/ (SIT-ing). In Australian English: /sˈɪtɪŋ/ (S-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪtɪŋ/ (SIT-ing), while in British English it's /sˈɪtɪŋ/ (S-it).

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sitting

/ˈsɪtɪŋ/

SIT-ing

Syllable Breakdown

sɪtsit·ɪŋting

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