How do you pronounce "heron"?

In American English: /ˈhɛrən/ (HEHR-uhn). In British English: /hˈɛɹən/ (H-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛrən/ (HEHR-uhn). In Australian English: /hˈɛɹən/ (H-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛrən/ (HEHR-uhn), while in British English it's /hˈɛɹən/ (H-ehr).

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heron

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/ˈhɛrən/

HEHR-uhn

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hɛrhe·ənron

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