How do you pronounce "ferret"?

In American English: /ˈfɛrət/ (FEHR-uht). In British English: /fˈɛɹɪt/ (F-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈfɛrət/ (FEHR-uht). In Australian English: /fˈɛɹɪt/ (F-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɛrət/ (FEHR-uht), while in British English it's /fˈɛɹɪt/ (F-ehr).

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ferret

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/ˈfɛrət/

FEHR-uht

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fɛrfer·ətret

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