How do you pronounce "yuri"?

In American English: /ˈjʊri/ (YUUR-ee). In British English: /jˈuːɹi/ (Y-oor). In Canadian English: /ˈjʊri/ (YUUR-ee). In Australian English: /jˈuːɹi/ (Y-oor).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjʊri/ (YUUR-ee), while in British English it's /jˈuːɹi/ (Y-oor).

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yuri

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/ˈjʊri/

YUUR-ee

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jʊryu·iri

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