How do you pronounce "sliding"?

In American English: /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/ (SLEYED-ing). In British English: /slˈaɪdɪŋ/ (SL-eyed). In Canadian English: /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/ (SLEYED-ing). In Australian English: /slˈaɪdɪŋ/ (SL-eyed).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/ (SLEYED-ing), while in British English it's /slˈaɪdɪŋ/ (SL-eyed).

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sliding

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/ˈslaɪdɪŋ/

SLEYED-ing

Syllable Breakdown

slaɪdslid·ɪŋing

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