How do you pronounce "sterling"?

In American English: /ˈstɝːlɪŋ/ (STURL-ing). In British English: /stˈɜːlɪŋ/ (ST-ɜl). In Canadian English: /ˈstɝːlɪŋ/ (STURL-ing). In Australian English: /stˈɜːlɪŋ/ (ST-ɜl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɝːlɪŋ/ (STURL-ing), while in British English it's /stˈɜːlɪŋ/ (ST-ɜl).

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sterling

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/ˈstɝːlɪŋ/

STURL-ing

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stɝːlster·ɪŋling

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