How do you pronounce "thirst"?

In American English: /ˈθɝːst/ (THURST). In British English: /θˈɜːst/ (TH). In Canadian English: /ˈθɝːst/ (THURST). In Australian English: /θˈɜːst/ (TH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθɝːst/ (THURST), while in British English it's /θˈɜːst/ (TH).

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thirst

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/ˈθɝːst/

THURST

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θɝːstthirst

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