How do you pronounce "tugging"?

In American English: /ˈtʌgɪŋ/ (TUHG-ing). In British English: /tˈʌɡɪŋ/ (T-uhg). In Canadian English: /ˈtʌgɪŋ/ (TUHG-ing). In Australian English: /tˈʌɡɪŋ/ (T-uhg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʌgɪŋ/ (TUHG-ing), while in British English it's /tˈʌɡɪŋ/ (T-uhg).

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tugging

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/ˈtʌgɪŋ/

TUHG-ing

Syllable Breakdown

tʌgtug·ɪŋging

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