How do you pronounce "serpents"?

In American English: /ˈsɝːpənts/ (SURP-uhnts). In British English: /sˈɜːpənts/ (S-ɜp). In Canadian English: /ˈsɝːpənts/ (SURP-uhnts). In Australian English: /sˈɜːpənts/ (S-ɜp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɝːpənts/ (SURP-uhnts), while in British English it's /sˈɜːpənts/ (S-ɜp).

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serpents

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/ˈsɝːpənts/

SURP-uhnts

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sɝːpser·əntspents

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