How do you pronounce "talking"?

In American English: /ˈtɔkɪŋ/ (TAWK-ing). In British English: /tˈɔːkɪŋ/ (T-awk). In Canadian English: /ˈtɔkɪŋ/ (TAWK-ing). In Australian English: /tˈɔːkɪŋ/ (T-awk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɔkɪŋ/ (TAWK-ing), while in British English it's /tˈɔːkɪŋ/ (T-awk).

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talking

/ˈtɔkɪŋ/

TAWK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

tɔktalk·ɪŋing

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