How do you pronounce "waxing"?

In American English: /ˈwæksɪŋ/ (WAKS-ing). In British English: /wˈaksɪŋ/ (W). In Canadian English: /ˈwæksɪŋ/ (WAKS-ing). In Australian English: /wˈaksɪŋ/ (W).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwæksɪŋ/ (WAKS-ing), while in British English it's /wˈaksɪŋ/ (W).

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waxing

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/ˈwæksɪŋ/

WAKS-ing

Syllable Breakdown

wækswax·ɪŋing

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