How do you pronounce "bursting"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːstɪŋ/ (BURST-ing). In British English: /bˈɜːstɪŋ/ (B-ɜst). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːstɪŋ/ (BURST-ing). In Australian English: /bˈɜːstɪŋ/ (B-ɜst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːstɪŋ/ (BURST-ing), while in British English it's /bˈɜːstɪŋ/ (B-ɜst).

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bursting

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/ˈbɝːstɪŋ/

BURST-ing

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bɝːstburst·ɪŋing

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