How do you pronounce "heresy"?

In American English: /ˈhɛrəsi/ (HEHR-uhs-ee). In British English: /hˈɛɹəsi/ (H-ehr-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛrəsi/ (HEHR-uhs-ee). In Australian English: /hˈɛɹəsi/ (H-ehr-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛrəsi/ (HEHR-uhs-ee), while in British English it's /hˈɛɹəsi/ (H-ehr-uhs).

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heresy

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/ˈhɛrəsi/

HEHR-uhs-ee

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hɛrh·əser·iesy

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