How do you pronounce "linear"?

In American English: /ˈlɪniːɝ/ (LIN-ee-ur). In British English: /lˈɪnɪə/ (L-in-i). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪniːɝ/ (LIN-ee-ur). In Australian English: /lˈɪniə/ (L-in-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪniːɝ/ (LIN-ee-ur), while in British English it's /lˈɪnɪə/ (L-in-i).

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linear

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/ˈlɪniːɝ/

LIN-ee-ur

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lɪnl·iːin·ɝear

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