How do you pronounce "cursing"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːsɪŋ/ (KURS-ing). In British English: /kˈɜːsɪŋ/ (K-ɜs). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːsɪŋ/ (KURS-ing). In Australian English: /kˈɜːsɪŋ/ (K-ɜs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːsɪŋ/ (KURS-ing), while in British English it's /kˈɜːsɪŋ/ (K-ɜs).

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cursing

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/ˈkɝːsɪŋ/

KURS-ing

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kɝːscurs·ɪŋing

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