How do you pronounce "writing"?

In American English: /ˈraɪtɪŋ/ (REYET-ing). In British English: /ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/ (R-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌɪtɪŋ/ (RUH-it-ing). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/ (R-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪtɪŋ/ (REYET-ing), while in British English it's /ɹˈaɪtɪŋ/ (R-eyet).

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/ˈraɪtɪŋ/

REYET-ing

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raɪtwrit·ɪŋing

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