How do you pronounce "whitening"?

In American English: /ˈwaɪtɪnɪŋ/ (WEYET-in-ing). In British English: /wˈaɪtənɪŋ/ (W-eyet-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈwʌɪtɪnɪŋ/ (WUH-it-in-ing). In Australian English: /wˈaɪtənɪŋ/ (W-eyet-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwaɪtɪnɪŋ/ (WEYET-in-ing), while in British English it's /wˈaɪtənɪŋ/ (W-eyet-uhn).

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whitening

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/ˈwaɪtɪnɪŋ/

WEYET-in-ing

Syllable Breakdown

waɪtwhi·ɪnten·ɪŋing

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