How do you pronounce "herring"?

In American English: /ˈhɛrɪŋ/ (HEHR-ing). In British English: /hˈɛɹɪŋ/ (H-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛrɪŋ/ (HEHR-ing). In Australian English: /hˈɛɹɪŋ/ (H-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛrɪŋ/ (HEHR-ing), while in British English it's /hˈɛɹɪŋ/ (H-ehr).

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herring

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/ˈhɛrɪŋ/

HEHR-ing

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hɛrher·ɪŋring

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