How do you pronounce "bury"?

In American English: /ˈbɛri/ (BEHR-ee). In British English: /bˈɛɹi/ (B-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛri/ (BEHR-ee). In Australian English: /bˈɛɹi/ (B-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛri/ (BEHR-ee), while in British English it's /bˈɛɹi/ (B-ehr).

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bury

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/ˈbɛri/

BEHR-ee

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bɛrbu·iry

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