How do you pronounce "dire"?

In American English: /ˈdaɪr/ (DEYER). In British English: /dˈaɪə/ (D-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈdaɪr/ (DEYER). In Australian English: /dˈaɪə/ (D-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdaɪr/ (DEYER), while in British English it's /dˈaɪə/ (D-eye).

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dire

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/ˈdaɪr/

DEYER

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daɪrdire

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