How do you pronounce "cursor"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːsɝ/ (KURS-ur). In British English: /kˈɜːsə/ (K-ɜs). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːsɝ/ (KURS-ur). In Australian English: /kˈɜːsə/ (K-ɜs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːsɝ/ (KURS-ur), while in British English it's /kˈɜːsə/ (K-ɜs).

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cursor

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/ˈkɝːsɝ/

KURS-ur

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kɝːscur·ɝsor

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