How do you pronounce "nervous"?

In American English: /ˈnɝːvəs/ (NURV-uhs). In British English: /nˈɜːvəs/ (N-ɜv). In Canadian English: /ˈnɝːvəs/ (NURV-uhs). In Australian English: /nˈɜːvəs/ (N-ɜv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɝːvəs/ (NURV-uhs), while in British English it's /nˈɜːvəs/ (N-ɜv).

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nervous

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/ˈnɝːvəs/

NURV-uhs

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nɝːvner·əsvous

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