How do you pronounce "spelling"?

In American English: /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ (SPEHL-ing). In British English: /spˈɛlɪŋ/ (SP-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ (SPEHL-ing). In Australian English: /spˈɛlɪŋ/ (SP-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ (SPEHL-ing), while in British English it's /spˈɛlɪŋ/ (SP-ehl).

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/ˈspɛlɪŋ/

SPEHL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

spɛlspell·ɪŋing

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