How do you pronounce "slaying"?

In American English: /ˈsleɪɪŋ/ (SLAY-ing). In British English: /slˈeɪɪŋ/ (SL-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈsleɪɪŋ/ (SLAY-ing). In Australian English: /slˈeɪɪŋ/ (SL-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsleɪɪŋ/ (SLAY-ing), while in British English it's /slˈeɪɪŋ/ (SL-ay).

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slaying

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/ˈsleɪɪŋ/

SLAY-ing

Syllable Breakdown

sleɪslay·ɪŋing

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