How do you pronounce "current"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːənt/ (KUR-uhnt). In British English: /kˈɐɹənt/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːənt/ (KUR-uhnt). In Australian English: /kˈʌɹənt/ (K-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːənt/ (KUR-uhnt), while in British English it's /kˈɐɹənt/ (K).

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/ˈkɝːənt/

KUR-uhnt

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kɝːcur·əntrent

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