How do you pronounce "heirloom"?

In American English: /ˈɛrˌluːm/ (EHR-loom). In British English: /ˈɛəlˌuːm/ (EH-uhl-oom). In Canadian English: /ˈɛrˌluːm/ (EHR-loom). In Australian English: /ˈeəluːm/ (EH-uhl-oom).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛrˌluːm/ (EHR-loom), while in British English it's /ˈɛəlˌuːm/ (EH-uhl-oom).

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heirloom

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/ˈɛrˌluːm/

EHR-loom

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ɛrheir·luːmloom

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