How do you pronounce "surrounding"?

In American English: /sɝˈaʊndɪŋ/ (sur-OWND-ing). In British English: /səɹˈaʊndɪŋ/ (suhr-OWND-ing). In Canadian English: /sɝˈaʊndɪŋ/ (sur-OWND-ing). In Australian English: /səɹˈaʊndɪŋ/ (suhr-OWND-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /sɝˈaʊndɪŋ/ (sur-OWND-ing), while in British English it's /səɹˈaʊndɪŋ/ (suhr-OWND-ing).

How to Pronounce "surrounding"

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surrounding

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/sɝˈaʊndɪŋ/

sur-OWND-ing

Syllable Breakdown

sɝsur·aʊndround·ɪŋing

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