How do you pronounce "vikings"?

In American English: /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/ (VEYEK-ingz). In British English: /vˈaɪkɪŋz/ (V-eyek). In Canadian English: /ˈvʌɪkɪŋz/ (VUH-ik-ingz). In Australian English: /vˈaɪkɪŋz/ (V-eyek).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvaɪkɪŋz/ (VEYEK-ingz), while in British English it's /vˈaɪkɪŋz/ (V-eyek).

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vikings

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/ˈvaɪkɪŋz/

VEYEK-ingz

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vaɪkvik·ɪŋzings

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