How do you pronounce "hertz"?

In American English: /ˈhɛrts/ (HEHRTS). In British English: /hˈɜːts/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛrts/ (HEHRTS). In Australian English: /hˈɜːts/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛrts/ (HEHRTS), while in British English it's /hˈɜːts/ (H).

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hertz

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/ˈhɛrts/

HEHRTS

Syllable Breakdown

hɛrtshertz

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