How do you pronounce "hears"?

In American English: /ˈhiːrz/ (HEERZ). In British English: /hˈɪəz/ (H-i). In Canadian English: /ˈhiːrz/ (HEERZ). In Australian English: /hˈiəz/ (H-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhiːrz/ (HEERZ), while in British English it's /hˈɪəz/ (H-i).

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hears

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/ˈhiːrz/

HEERZ

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hiːrzhears

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