How do you pronounce "clearance"?

In American English: /ˈklɪrəns/ (KLIR-uhns). In British English: /klˈɪəɹəns/ (KL-i-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈklɪrəns/ (KLIR-uhns). In Australian English: /klˈiəɹəns/ (KL-ee-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɪrəns/ (KLIR-uhns), while in British English it's /klˈɪəɹəns/ (KL-i-uhr).

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clearance

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/ˈklɪrəns/

KLIR-uhns

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klɪrclear·ənsance

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