How do you pronounce "purses"?

In American English: /ˈpɝːsɪz/ (PURS-iz). In British English: /pˈɜːsɪz/ (P-ɜs). In Canadian English: /ˈpɝːsɪz/ (PURS-iz). In Australian English: /pˈɜːsɪz/ (P-ɜs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɝːsɪz/ (PURS-iz), while in British English it's /pˈɜːsɪz/ (P-ɜs).

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purses

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/ˈpɝːsɪz/

PURS-iz

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pɝːspurs·ɪzes

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