How do you break the word Washington into syllables?

The word "Washington" can be broken into syllables in two ways, depending on whether you use the American or British pronunciation:

* American pronunciation: Wash-ing-ton

* British pronunciation: Wash-ing-ton

The difference lies in the pronunciation of the "a" in the first syllable. In American English, it's pronounced like the "a" in "father," while in British English it's pronounced like the "a" in "cat."