How do you pronounce "bears"?

In American English: /ˈbɛrz/ (BEHRZ). In British English: /bˈɛəz/ (B-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛrz/ (BEHRZ). In Australian English: /bˈeəz/ (B-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛrz/ (BEHRZ), while in British English it's /bˈɛəz/ (B-eh).

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bears

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/ˈbɛrz/

BEHRZ

Syllable Breakdown

bɛrzbears

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