How do you pronounce "flares"?

In American English: /ˈflɛrz/ (FLEHRZ). In British English: /flˈeəz/ (FL-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈflɛrz/ (FLEHRZ). In Australian English: /flˈeəz/ (FL-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflɛrz/ (FLEHRZ), while in British English it's /flˈeəz/ (FL-eh).

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flares

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/ˈflɛrz/

FLEHRZ

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flɛrzflares

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