How do you pronounce "layers"?

In American English: /ˈleɪɝz/ (LAY-urz). In British English: /lˈeɪəz/ (L-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪɝz/ (LAY-urz). In Australian English: /lˈeɪəz/ (L-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪɝz/ (LAY-urz), while in British English it's /lˈeɪəz/ (L-ay).

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layers

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/ˈleɪɝz/

LAY-urz

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leɪlay·ɝzers

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