How do you pronounce "fairies"?

In American English: /ˈfɛriːz/ (FEHR-eez). In British English: /fˈeəɹiz/ (F-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈfɛriːz/ (FEHR-eez). In Australian English: /fˈeəɹiz/ (F-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɛriːz/ (FEHR-eez), while in British English it's /fˈeəɹiz/ (F-eh-uhr).

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fairies

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/ˈfɛriːz/

FEHR-eez

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fɛrfai·iːzries

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