How do you pronounce "chairs"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɛrz/ (CHEHRZ). In British English: /tʃˈɛəz/ (CH-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɛrz/ (CHEHRZ). In Australian English: /tʃˈeəz/ (CH-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɛrz/ (CHEHRZ), while in British English it's /tʃˈɛəz/ (CH-eh).

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chairs

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/ˈtʃɛrz/

CHEHRZ

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tʃɛrzchairs

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