How do you pronounce "thirsty"?

In American English: /ˈθɝːsti/ (THURST-ee). In British English: /θˈɜːsti/ (TH-ɜst). In Canadian English: /ˈθɝːsti/ (THURST-ee). In Australian English: /θˈɜːsti/ (TH-ɜst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθɝːsti/ (THURST-ee), while in British English it's /θˈɜːsti/ (TH-ɜst).

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thirsty

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/ˈθɝːsti/

THURST-ee

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θɝːstthi·irsty

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