How do you pronounce "versus"?

In American English: /ˈvɝːsəs/ (VURS-uhs). In British English: /vˈɜːsəs/ (V-ɜs). In Canadian English: /ˈvɝːsəs/ (VURS-uhs). In Australian English: /vˈɜːsɪz/ (V-ɜs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɝːsəs/ (VURS-uhs), while in British English it's /vˈɜːsəs/ (V-ɜs).

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versus

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/ˈvɝːsəs/

VURS-uhs

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vɝːsver·əssus

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