How do you pronounce "clair"?

In American English: /ˈklɛr/ (KLEHR). In British English: /klˈɛə/ (KL-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈklɛr/ (KLEHR). In Australian English: /klˈeə/ (KL-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɛr/ (KLEHR), while in British English it's /klˈɛə/ (KL-eh).

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clair

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/ˈklɛr/

KLEHR

Syllable Breakdown

klɛrclair

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