How do you pronounce "iris"?

In American English: /ˈaɪrəs/ (EYER-uhs). In British English: /ˈaɪɹɪs/ (EYER-is). In Canadian English: /ˈaɪrəs/ (EYER-uhs). In Australian English: /ˈaɪɹɪs/ (EYER-is).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaɪrəs/ (EYER-uhs), while in British English it's /ˈaɪɹɪs/ (EYER-is).

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iris

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/ˈaɪrəs/

EYER-uhs

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aɪrir·əsis

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