How do you pronounce "walking"?

In American English: /ˈwɔkɪŋ/ (WAWK-ing). In British English: /wˈɔːkɪŋ/ (W-awk). In Canadian English: /ˈwɔkɪŋ/ (WAWK-ing). In Australian English: /wˈɔːkɪŋ/ (W-awk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɔkɪŋ/ (WAWK-ing), while in British English it's /wˈɔːkɪŋ/ (W-awk).

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walking

/ˈwɔkɪŋ/

WAWK-ing

Syllable Breakdown

wɔkwalk·ɪŋing

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