How do you pronounce "jersey"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɝːzi/ (JURZ-ee). In British English: /dʒˈɜːzi/ (J-ɜz). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɝːzi/ (JURZ-ee). In Australian English: /dʒˈɜːsi/ (J-ɜs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɝːzi/ (JURZ-ee), while in British English it's /dʒˈɜːzi/ (J-ɜz).

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jersey

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/ˈdʒɝːzi/

JURZ-ee

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɝːzjer·isey

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