How do you pronounce "glare"?

In American English: /ˈglɛr/ (GLEHR). In British English: /glˈɛə/ (GL-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈglɛr/ (GLEHR). In Australian English: /ɡlˈeə/ (GL-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈglɛr/ (GLEHR), while in British English it's /glˈɛə/ (GL-eh).

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glare

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/ˈglɛr/

GLEHR

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glɛrglare

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