How do you pronounce "swallowing"?

In American English: /ˈswɑːloʊɪŋ/ (SWAHL-oh-ing). In British English: /swˈɒləʊɪŋ/ (SW-ol-oh). In Canadian English: /ˈswɑːloʊɪŋ/ (SWAHL-oh-ing). In Australian English: /swˈɒləʊɪŋ/ (SW-ol-oh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɑːloʊɪŋ/ (SWAHL-oh-ing), while in British English it's /swˈɒləʊɪŋ/ (SW-ol-oh).

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swallowing

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/ˈswɑːloʊɪŋ/

SWAHL-oh-ing

Syllable Breakdown

swɑːlswal·oʊlow·ɪŋing

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