How do you pronounce "smirk"?

In American English: /ˈsmɝːk/ (SMURK). In British English: /smˈɜːk/ (SM). In Canadian English: /ˈsmɝːk/ (SMURK). In Australian English: /smˈɜːk/ (SM).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmɝːk/ (SMURK), while in British English it's /smˈɜːk/ (SM).

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smirk

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/ˈsmɝːk/

SMURK

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smɝːksmirk

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