How do you pronounce "taking"?

In American English: /ˈteɪkɪŋ/ (TAYK-ing). In British English: /tˈeɪkɪŋ/ (T-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈteɪkɪŋ/ (TAYK-ing). In Australian English: /tˈeɪkɪŋ/ (T-ayk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈteɪkɪŋ/ (TAYK-ing), while in British English it's /tˈeɪkɪŋ/ (T-ayk).

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taking

/ˈteɪkɪŋ/

TAYK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

teɪktak·ɪŋing

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