How do you pronounce "nearer"?

In American English: /ˈnɪrɝ/ (NIR-ur). In British English: /nˈɪəɹə/ (N-i-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈnɪrɝ/ (NIR-ur). In Australian English: /nˈiəɹə/ (N-ee-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɪrɝ/ (NIR-ur), while in British English it's /nˈɪəɹə/ (N-i-uhr).

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nearer

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/ˈnɪrɝ/

NIR-ur

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nɪrnear·ɝer

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