How do you pronounce "dares"?

In American English: /ˈdɛrz/ (DEHRZ). In British English: /dˈeəz/ (D-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈdɛrz/ (DEHRZ). In Australian English: /dˈeəz/ (D-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɛrz/ (DEHRZ), while in British English it's /dˈeəz/ (D-eh).

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dares

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/ˈdɛrz/

DEHRZ

Syllable Breakdown

dɛrzdares

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