How do you pronounce "sucking"?

In American English: /ˈsʌkɪŋ/ (SUHK-ing). In British English: /sˈɐkɪŋ/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌkɪŋ/ (SUHK-ing). In Australian English: /sˈʌkɪŋ/ (S-uhk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌkɪŋ/ (SUHK-ing), while in British English it's /sˈɐkɪŋ/ (S).

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sucking

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/ˈsʌkɪŋ/

SUHK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

sʌksuck·ɪŋing

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