How do you pronounce "bearish"?

In American English: /ˈbɛrɪʃ/ (BEHR-ish). In British English: /bˈeəɹɪʃ/ (B-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛrɪʃ/ (BEHR-ish). In Australian English: /bˈeəɹɪʃ/ (B-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛrɪʃ/ (BEHR-ish), while in British English it's /bˈeəɹɪʃ/ (B-eh-uhr).

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bearish

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/ˈbɛrɪʃ/

BEHR-ish

Syllable Breakdown

bɛrbear·ɪʃish

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