How do you pronounce "heiress"?

In American English: /ˈɛrəs/ (EHR-uhs). In British English: /ˈeəɹɛs/ (EH-uhr-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈɛrəs/ (EHR-uhs). In Australian English: /ˈeəɹɛs/ (EH-uhr-ehs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛrəs/ (EHR-uhs), while in British English it's /ˈeəɹɛs/ (EH-uhr-ehs).

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heiress

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/ˈɛrəs/

EHR-uhs

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ɛrhei·əsress

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