How do you pronounce "chiggers"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɪgɝz/ (CHIG-urz). In British English: /tʃˈɪɡəz/ (CH-ig). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɪgɝz/ (CHIG-urz). In Australian English: /tʃˈɪɡəz/ (CH-ig).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɪgɝz/ (CHIG-urz), while in British English it's /tʃˈɪɡəz/ (CH-ig).

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chiggers

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/ˈtʃɪgɝz/

CHIG-urz

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tʃɪgchig·ɝzgers

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