How do you pronounce "string"?

In American English: /ˈstrɪŋ/ (STRING). In British English: /stɹˈɪŋ/ (STR). In Canadian English: /ˈstrɪŋ/ (STRING). In Australian English: /stɹˈɪŋ/ (STR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstrɪŋ/ (STRING), while in British English it's /stɹˈɪŋ/ (STR).

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/ˈstrɪŋ/

STRING

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strɪŋstring

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