How do you pronounce "intern"?

In American English: /ˈɪntɝn/ (INT-urn). In British English: /ˈɪntɜːn/ (INT-ɜn). In Canadian English: /ˈɪntɝn/ (INT-urn). In Australian English: /ˈɪntɜːn/ (INT-ɜn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɪntɝn/ (INT-urn), while in British English it's /ˈɪntɜːn/ (INT-ɜn).

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intern

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/ˈɪntɝn/

INT-urn

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ɪntin·ɝntern

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