How do you pronounce "smiling"?

In American English: /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ (SMEYEL-ing). In British English: /smˈaɪlɪŋ/ (SM-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ (SMEYEL-ing). In Australian English: /smˈaɪlɪŋ/ (SM-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/ (SMEYEL-ing), while in British English it's /smˈaɪlɪŋ/ (SM-eyel).

How to Pronounce "smiling"

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smiling

/ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/

SMEYEL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

smaɪlsmil·ɪŋing

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