How do you pronounce "emirates"?

In American English: /ˈɛmɝəts/ (EHM-ur-uhts). In British English: /ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ (EHM-ir-its). In Canadian English: /ˈɛmɝəts/ (EHM-ur-uhts). In Australian English: /ˈɛmɪɹˌeɪts/ (EHM-ir-ayts).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛmɝəts/ (EHM-ur-uhts), while in British English it's /ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ (EHM-ir-its).

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emirates

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/ˈɛmɝəts/

EHM-ur-uhts

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ɛmemi·ɝra·ətstes

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