How do you pronounce "unfolding"?

In American English: /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/ (uhn-FOHLD-ing). In British English: /ʌnfˈəʊldɪŋ/ (uhnf-OHLD-ing). In Canadian English: /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/ (uhn-FOHLD-ing). In Australian English: /ʌnfˈəʊldɪŋ/ (uhnf-OHLD-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/ (uhn-FOHLD-ing), while in British English it's /ʌnfˈəʊldɪŋ/ (uhnf-OHLD-ing).

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unfolding

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/ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/

uhn-FOHLD-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ənun·foʊldfold·ɪŋing

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