How do you pronounce "perched"?

In American English: /ˈpɝːtʃt/ (PURCHT). In British English: /pˈɜːtʃt/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpɝːtʃt/ (PURCHT). In Australian English: /pˈɜːtʃt/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɝːtʃt/ (PURCHT), while in British English it's /pˈɜːtʃt/ (P).

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perched

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/ˈpɝːtʃt/

PURCHT

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pɝːtʃtperched

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