How do you pronounce "bearing"?

In American English: /ˈbɛrɪŋ/ (BEHR-ing). In British English: /bˈɛəɹɪŋ/ (B-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛrɪŋ/ (BEHR-ing). In Australian English: /bˈeəɹɪŋ/ (B-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛrɪŋ/ (BEHR-ing), while in British English it's /bˈɛəɹɪŋ/ (B-eh-uhr).

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bearing

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/ˈbɛrɪŋ/

BEHR-ing

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bɛrbear·ɪŋing

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