How do you pronounce "dearer"?

In American English: /ˈdɪrɝ/ (DIR-ur). In British English: /dˈɪəɹə/ (D-i-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈdɪrɝ/ (DIR-ur). In Australian English: /dˈiəɹə/ (D-ee-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɪrɝ/ (DIR-ur), while in British English it's /dˈɪəɹə/ (D-i-uhr).

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dearer

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/ˈdɪrɝ/

DIR-ur

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dɪrdear·ɝer

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