How do you pronounce "waking"?

In American English: /ˈweɪkɪŋ/ (WAYK-ing). In British English: /wˈeɪkɪŋ/ (W-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈweɪkɪŋ/ (WAYK-ing). In Australian English: /wˈeɪkɪŋ/ (W-ayk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈweɪkɪŋ/ (WAYK-ing), while in British English it's /wˈeɪkɪŋ/ (W-ayk).

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waking

/ˈweɪkɪŋ/

WAYK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

weɪkwak·ɪŋing

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