How do you pronounce "ernie"?

In American English: /ˈɝːni/ (URN-ee). In British English: /ˈɜːni/ (ꞫN-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈɝːni/ (URN-ee). In Australian English: /ˈɜːni/ (ꞫN-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɝːni/ (URN-ee), while in British English it's /ˈɜːni/ (ꞫN-ee).

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ernie

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/ˈɝːni/

URN-ee

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ɝːner·inie

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