How do you pronounce "pliers"?

In American English: /ˈplaɪɝz/ (PLEYE-urz). In British English: /plˈaɪəz/ (PL-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈplaɪɝz/ (PLEYE-urz). In Australian English: /plˈaɪəz/ (PL-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplaɪɝz/ (PLEYE-urz), while in British English it's /plˈaɪəz/ (PL-eye).

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pliers

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/ˈplaɪɝz/

PLEYE-urz

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plaɪpli·ɝzers

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