How do you pronounce "wrestling"?

In American English: /ˈrɛslɪŋ/ (REHSL-ing). In British English: /ɹˈɛslɪŋ/ (R-ehsl). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛslɪŋ/ (REHSL-ing). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛsəlɪŋ/ (R-ehs-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛslɪŋ/ (REHSL-ing), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛslɪŋ/ (R-ehsl).

How to Pronounce "wrestling"

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wrestling

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/ˈrɛslɪŋ/

REHSL-ing

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rɛslwres·ɪŋtling

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