How do you pronounce "interns"?

In American English: /ˈɪntɝnz/ (INT-urnz). In British English: /ˈɪntɜːnz/ (INT-ɜnz). In Canadian English: /ˈɪntɝnz/ (INT-urnz). In Australian English: /ˈɪntɜːnz/ (INT-ɜnz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɪntɝnz/ (INT-urnz), while in British English it's /ˈɪntɜːnz/ (INT-ɜnz).

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/ˈɪntɝnz/

INT-urnz

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ɪntin·ɝnzterns

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