How do you pronounce "worrying"?

In American English: /ˈwɝːiːɪŋ/ (WUR-ee-ing). In British English: /wˈɐɹiɪŋ/ (W-ɐr). In Canadian English: /ˈwɝːiːɪŋ/ (WUR-ee-ing). In Australian English: /wˈʌɹiɪŋ/ (W-uhr-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɝːiːɪŋ/ (WUR-ee-ing), while in British English it's /wˈɐɹiɪŋ/ (W-ɐr).

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worrying

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/ˈwɝːiːɪŋ/

WUR-ee-ing

Syllable Breakdown

wɝːwor·iːry·ɪŋing

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