How do you pronounce "serpent"?

In American English: /ˈsɝːpənt/ (SURP-uhnt). In British English: /sˈɜːpənt/ (S-ɜp). In Canadian English: /ˈsɝːpənt/ (SURP-uhnt). In Australian English: /sˈɜːpənt/ (S-ɜp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɝːpənt/ (SURP-uhnt), while in British English it's /sˈɜːpənt/ (S-ɜp).

How to Pronounce "serpent"

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serpent

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/ˈsɝːpənt/

SURP-uhnt

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sɝːpser·əntpent

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