How do you pronounce "vertex"?

In American English: /ˈvɝːˌtɛks/ (VUR-tehks). In British English: /vˈɜːtˌɛks/ (V-ɜt). In Canadian English: /ˈvɝːˌtɛks/ (VUR-tehks). In Australian English: /vˈɜːtɛks/ (V-ɜt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɝːˌtɛks/ (VUR-tehks), while in British English it's /vˈɜːtˌɛks/ (V-ɜt).

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vertex

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/ˈvɝːˌtɛks/

VUR-tehks

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vɝːver·tɛkstex

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