How do you pronounce "purcell"?

In American English: /pɝˈsɛl/ (pur-SEHL). In British English: /pˈɜːsɛl/ (P-ɜs). In Canadian English: /pɝˈsɛl/ (pur-SEHL). In Australian English: /pˈɜːsɛl/ (P-ɜs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɝˈsɛl/ (pur-SEHL), while in British English it's /pˈɜːsɛl/ (P-ɜs).

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purcell

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/pɝˈsɛl/

pur-SEHL

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pɝpur·sɛlcell

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