How do you pronounce "watching"?

In American English: /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/ (WAHCH-ing). In British English: /wˈɒtʃɪŋ/ (W-och). In Canadian English: /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/ (WAHCH-ing). In Australian English: /wˈɒtʃɪŋ/ (W-och).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/ (WAHCH-ing), while in British English it's /wˈɒtʃɪŋ/ (W-och).

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/ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/

WAHCH-ing

Syllable Breakdown

wɑːtʃwatch·ɪŋing

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