How do you pronounce "beware"?

In American English: /bɪˈwɛr/ (bi-WEHR). In British English: /bɪwˈɛə/ (biw-EH-uh). In Canadian English: /bɪˈwɛr/ (bi-WEHR). In Australian English: /bɪwˈeə/ (biw-EH-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈwɛr/ (bi-WEHR), while in British English it's /bɪwˈɛə/ (biw-EH-uh).

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beware

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/bɪˈwɛr/

bi-WEHR

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bɪbe·wɛrware

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