How do you pronounce "clears"?

In American English: /ˈklɪrz/ (KLIRZ). In British English: /klˈɪəz/ (KL-i). In Canadian English: /ˈklɪrz/ (KLIRZ). In Australian English: /klˈiəz/ (KL-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɪrz/ (KLIRZ), while in British English it's /klˈɪəz/ (KL-i).

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clears

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/ˈklɪrz/

KLIRZ

Syllable Breakdown

klɪrzclears

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