How do you pronounce "bearer"?

In American English: /ˈbɛrɝ/ (BEHR-ur). In British English: /bˈeəɹə/ (B-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛrɝ/ (BEHR-ur). In Australian English: /bˈeəɹə/ (B-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛrɝ/ (BEHR-ur), while in British English it's /bˈeəɹə/ (B-eh-uhr).

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bearer

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/ˈbɛrɝ/

BEHR-ur

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bɛrbear·ɝer

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