How do you pronounce "worsted"?

In American English: /ˈwɝːstɪd/ (WURST-id). In British English: /wˈɜːstɪd/ (W-ɜst). In Canadian English: /ˈwɝːstɪd/ (WURST-id). In Australian English: /wˈɜːstɪd/ (W-ɜst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɝːstɪd/ (WURST-id), while in British English it's /wˈɜːstɪd/ (W-ɜst).

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worsted

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/ˈwɝːstɪd/

WURST-id

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wɝːstwor·ɪdsted

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