How do you pronounce "cherry"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɛri/ (CHEHR-ee). In British English: /tʃˈɛɹi/ (CH-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɛri/ (CHEHR-ee). In Australian English: /tʃˈɛɹi/ (CH-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɛri/ (CHEHR-ee), while in British English it's /tʃˈɛɹi/ (CH-ehr).

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cherry

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/ˈtʃɛri/

CHEHR-ee

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tʃɛrcher·iry

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