How do you pronounce "herpes"?

In American English: /ˈhɝːpiːz/ (HURP-eez). In British English: /hˈɜːpiz/ (H-ɜp). In Canadian English: /ˈhɝːpiːz/ (HURP-eez). In Australian English: /hˈɜːpiːz/ (H-ɜp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɝːpiːz/ (HURP-eez), while in British English it's /hˈɜːpiz/ (H-ɜp).

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herpes

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/ˈhɝːpiːz/

HURP-eez

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hɝːpher·iːzpes

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