How do you pronounce "smelling"?

In American English: /ˈsmɛlɪŋ/ (SMEHL-ing). In British English: /smˈɛlɪŋ/ (SM-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈsmɛlɪŋ/ (SMEHL-ing). In Australian English: /smˈɛlɪŋ/ (SM-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmɛlɪŋ/ (SMEHL-ing), while in British English it's /smˈɛlɪŋ/ (SM-ehl).

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smelling

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/ˈsmɛlɪŋ/

SMEHL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

smɛlsmel·ɪŋling

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