How do you pronounce "thieving"?

In American English: /ˈθiːvɪŋ/ (THEEV-ing). In British English: /θˈiːvɪŋ/ (TH-eev). In Canadian English: /ˈθiːvɪŋ/ (THEEV-ing). In Australian English: /θˈiːvɪŋ/ (TH-eev).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθiːvɪŋ/ (THEEV-ing), while in British English it's /θˈiːvɪŋ/ (TH-eev).

How to Pronounce "thieving"

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thieving

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/ˈθiːvɪŋ/

THEEV-ing

Syllable Breakdown

θiːvthiev·ɪŋing

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