How do you pronounce "sleeping"?

In American English: /ˈsliːpɪŋ/ (SLEEP-ing). In British English: /slˈiːpɪŋ/ (SL-eep). In Canadian English: /ˈsliːpɪŋ/ (SLEEP-ing). In Australian English: /slˈiːpɪŋ/ (SL-eep).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsliːpɪŋ/ (SLEEP-ing), while in British English it's /slˈiːpɪŋ/ (SL-eep).

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sleeping

/ˈsliːpɪŋ/

SLEEP-ing

Syllable Breakdown

sliːpsleep·ɪŋing

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