How do you pronounce "byrd"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːd/ (BURD). In British English: /bˈaɪəd/ (B-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːd/ (BURD). In Australian English: /bˈaɪəd/ (B-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːd/ (BURD), while in British English it's /bˈaɪəd/ (B-eye).

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byrd

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/ˈbɝːd/

BURD

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bɝːdbyrd

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