How do you pronounce "serving"?

In American English: /ˈsɝːvɪŋ/ (SURV-ing). In British English: /sˈɜːvɪŋ/ (S-ɜv). In Canadian English: /ˈsɝːvɪŋ/ (SURV-ing). In Australian English: /sˈɜːvɪŋ/ (S-ɜv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɝːvɪŋ/ (SURV-ing), while in British English it's /sˈɜːvɪŋ/ (S-ɜv).

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serving

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/ˈsɝːvɪŋ/

SURV-ing

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sɝːvserv·ɪŋing

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