How do you pronounce "worsen"?

In American English: /ˈwɝːsən/ (WURS-uhn). In British English: /wˈɜːsən/ (W-ɜs). In Canadian English: /ˈwɝːsən/ (WURS-uhn). In Australian English: /wˈɜːsən/ (W-ɜs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɝːsən/ (WURS-uhn), while in British English it's /wˈɜːsən/ (W-ɜs).

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worsen

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/ˈwɝːsən/

WURS-uhn

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wɝːswors·ənen

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