How do you pronounce "deserts"?

In American English: /ˈdɛzɝts/ (DEHZ-urts). In British English: /dˈɛzəts/ (D-ehz). In Canadian English: /ˈdɛzɝts/ (DEHZ-urts). In Australian English: /dˈɛzəts/ (D-ehz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɛzɝts/ (DEHZ-urts), while in British English it's /dˈɛzəts/ (D-ehz).

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deserts

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/ˈdɛzɝts/

DEHZ-urts

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dɛzdes·ɝtserts

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