How do you pronounce "bernie"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːni/ (BURN-ee). In British English: /bˈɜːni/ (B-ɜn). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːni/ (BURN-ee). In Australian English: /bˈɜːni/ (B-ɜn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːni/ (BURN-ee), while in British English it's /bˈɜːni/ (B-ɜn).

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bernie

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/ˈbɝːni/

BURN-ee

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bɝːnber·inie

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