How do you pronounce "staying"?

In American English: /ˈsteɪɪŋ/ (STAY-ing). In British English: /stˈeɪɪŋ/ (ST-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈsteɪɪŋ/ (STAY-ing). In Australian English: /stˈeɪɪŋ/ (ST-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsteɪɪŋ/ (STAY-ing), while in British English it's /stˈeɪɪŋ/ (ST-ay).

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staying

/ˈsteɪɪŋ/

STAY-ing

Syllable Breakdown

steɪstay·ɪŋing

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