How do you pronounce "stern"?

In American English: /ˈstɝːn/ (STURN). In British English: /stˈɜːn/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstɝːn/ (STURN). In Australian English: /stˈɜːn/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɝːn/ (STURN), while in British English it's /stˈɜːn/ (ST).

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stern

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/ˈstɝːn/

STURN

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stɝːnstern

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