How do you pronounce "hire"?

In American English: /ˈhaɪɝ/ (HEYE-ur). In British English: /hˈaɪə/ (H-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈhaɪɝ/ (HEYE-ur). In Australian English: /hˈaɪə/ (H-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhaɪɝ/ (HEYE-ur), while in British English it's /hˈaɪə/ (H-eye).

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/ˈhaɪɝ/

HEYE-ur

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haɪhi·ɝre

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