How do you pronounce "flare"?

In American English: /ˈflɛr/ (FLEHR). In British English: /flˈɛə/ (FL-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈflɛr/ (FLEHR). In Australian English: /flˈeə/ (FL-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflɛr/ (FLEHR), while in British English it's /flˈɛə/ (FL-eh).

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flare

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/ˈflɛr/

FLEHR

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flɛrflare

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