How do you pronounce "bursts"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːsts/ (BURSTS). In British English: /bˈɜːsts/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːsts/ (BURSTS). In Australian English: /bˈɜːsts/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːsts/ (BURSTS), while in British English it's /bˈɜːsts/ (B).

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/ˈbɝːsts/

BURSTS

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bɝːstsbursts

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