How do you pronounce "upcoming"?

In American English: /ˈʌpˌkəmɪŋ/ (UHP-kuhm-ing). In British English: /ˈɐpkˌɐmɪŋ/ (ⱯPK). In Canadian English: /ˈʌpˌkəmɪŋ/ (UHP-kuhm-ing). In Australian English: /ʌpkˈʌmɪŋ/ (uhpk-UHM-ing).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʌpˌkəmɪŋ/ (UHP-kuhm-ing), while in British English it's /ˈɐpkˌɐmɪŋ/ (ⱯPK).

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/ˈʌpˌkəmɪŋ/

UHP-kuhm-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ʌpup·kəmcom·ɪŋing

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