How do you pronounce "herons"?

In American English: /ˈhɛrənz/ (HEHR-uhnz). In British English: /hˈɛɹənz/ (H-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛrənz/ (HEHR-uhnz). In Australian English: /hˈɛɹənz/ (H-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛrənz/ (HEHR-uhnz), while in British English it's /hˈɛɹənz/ (H-ehr).

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herons

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/ˈhɛrənz/

HEHR-uhnz

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hɛrher·ənzons

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