How do you pronounce "swelling"?

In American English: /ˈswɛlɪŋ/ (SWEHL-ing). In British English: /swˈɛlɪŋ/ (SW-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈswɛlɪŋ/ (SWEHL-ing). In Australian English: /swˈɛlɪŋ/ (SW-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɛlɪŋ/ (SWEHL-ing), while in British English it's /swˈɛlɪŋ/ (SW-ehl).

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swelling

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/ˈswɛlɪŋ/

SWEHL-ing

Syllable Breakdown

swɛlswel·ɪŋling

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