How do you pronounce "thumbing"?

In American English: /ˈθʌmɪŋ/ (THUHM-ing). In British English: /θˈʌmɪŋ/ (TH-uhm). In Canadian English: /ˈθʌmɪŋ/ (THUHM-ing). In Australian English: /θˈʌmɪŋ/ (TH-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθʌmɪŋ/ (THUHM-ing), while in British English it's /θˈʌmɪŋ/ (TH-uhm).

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thumbing

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/ˈθʌmɪŋ/

THUHM-ing

Syllable Breakdown

θʌmthumb·ɪŋing

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