How do you pronounce "liar"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪɝ/ (LEYE-ur). In British English: /lˈaɪə/ (L-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈlaɪɝ/ (LEYE-ur). In Australian English: /lˈaɪə/ (L-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪɝ/ (LEYE-ur), while in British English it's /lˈaɪə/ (L-eye).

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liar

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/ˈlaɪɝ/

LEYE-ur

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laɪli·ɝar

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