How do you pronounce "ticking"?

In American English: /ˈtɪkɪŋ/ (TIK-ing). In British English: /tˈɪkɪŋ/ (T-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈtɪkɪŋ/ (TIK-ing). In Australian English: /tˈɪkɪŋ/ (T-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɪkɪŋ/ (TIK-ing), while in British English it's /tˈɪkɪŋ/ (T-ik).

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ticking

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/ˈtɪkɪŋ/

TIK-ing

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tɪktick·ɪŋing

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