How do you pronounce "mercy"?

In American English: /ˈmɝːsi/ (MURS-ee). In British English: /mˈɜːsi/ (M-ɜs). In Canadian English: /ˈmɝːsi/ (MURS-ee). In Australian English: /mˈɜːsi/ (M-ɜs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɝːsi/ (MURS-ee), while in British English it's /mˈɜːsi/ (M-ɜs).

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mercy

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/ˈmɝːsi/

MURS-ee

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mɝːsmer·icy

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