How do you pronounce "hires"?

In American English: /ˈhaɪɝz/ (HEYE-urz). In British English: /hˈaɪəz/ (H-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈhaɪɝz/ (HEYE-urz). In Australian English: /hˈaɪəz/ (H-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhaɪɝz/ (HEYE-urz), while in British English it's /hˈaɪəz/ (H-eye).

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hires

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/ˈhaɪɝz/

HEYE-urz

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haɪhi·ɝzres

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