How do you pronounce "iron"?

In American English: /ˈaɪɝn/ (EYE-urn). In British English: /ˈaɪən/ (EYE-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈaɪɝn/ (EYE-urn). In Australian English: /ˈaɪən/ (EYE-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaɪɝn/ (EYE-urn), while in British English it's /ˈaɪən/ (EYE-uhn).

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iron

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/ˈaɪɝn/

EYE-urn

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aɪir·ɝnon

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