How do you pronounce "sheriffs"?

In American English: /ˈʃɛrəfs/ (SHEHR-uhfs). In British English: /ʃˈɛɹɪfs/ (SH-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɛrəfs/ (SHEHR-uhfs). In Australian English: /ʃˈɛɹɪfs/ (SH-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɛrəfs/ (SHEHR-uhfs), while in British English it's /ʃˈɛɹɪfs/ (SH-ehr).

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sheriffs

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/ˈʃɛrəfs/

SHEHR-uhfs

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ʃɛrsher·əfsiffs

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