How do you pronounce "turnips"?

In American English: /ˈtɝːnəps/ (TURN-uhps). In British English: /tˈɜːnɪps/ (T-ɜn). In Canadian English: /ˈtɝːnəps/ (TURN-uhps). In Australian English: /tˈɜːnɪps/ (T-ɜn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɝːnəps/ (TURN-uhps), while in British English it's /tˈɜːnɪps/ (T-ɜn).

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turnips

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/ˈtɝːnəps/

TURN-uhps

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tɝːntur·əpsnips

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