How do you pronounce "washing"?

In American English: /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/ (WAHSH-ing). In British English: /wˈɒʃɪŋ/ (W-osh). In Canadian English: /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/ (WAHSH-ing). In Australian English: /wˈɒʃɪŋ/ (W-osh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/ (WAHSH-ing), while in British English it's /wˈɒʃɪŋ/ (W-osh).

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washing

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/ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/

WAHSH-ing

Syllable Breakdown

wɑːʃwash·ɪŋing

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