How do you pronounce "harsher"?

In American English: /ˈhɑːrʃɝ/ (HAHRSH-ur). In British English: /hˈɑːʃə/ (H-ahsh). In Canadian English: /ˈhɑːrʃɝ/ (HAHRSH-ur). In Australian English: /hˈɑːʃə/ (H-ahsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɑːrʃɝ/ (HAHRSH-ur), while in British English it's /hˈɑːʃə/ (H-ahsh).

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harsher

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/ˈhɑːrʃɝ/

HAHRSH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

hɑːrʃharsh·ɝer

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