How do you pronounce "vernier"?

In American English: /ˈvɝːniːɝ/ (VURN-ee-ur). In British English: /vˈɜːniə/ (V-ɜn-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈvɝːniːɝ/ (VURN-ee-ur). In Australian English: /vˈɜːniə/ (V-ɜn-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɝːniːɝ/ (VURN-ee-ur), while in British English it's /vˈɜːniə/ (V-ɜn-ee).

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vernier

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/ˈvɝːniːɝ/

VURN-ee-ur

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vɝːnver·iːni·ɝer

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