How do you pronounce "sherry"?

In American English: /ˈʃɛri/ (SHEHR-ee). In British English: /ʃˈɛɹi/ (SH-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɛri/ (SHEHR-ee). In Australian English: /ʃˈɛɹi/ (SH-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɛri/ (SHEHR-ee), while in British English it's /ʃˈɛɹi/ (SH-ehr).

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sherry

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/ˈʃɛri/

SHEHR-ee

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ʃɛrsher·iry

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