How do you pronounce "shares"?

In American English: /ˈʃɛrz/ (SHEHRZ). In British English: /ʃˈɛəz/ (SH-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɛrz/ (SHEHRZ). In Australian English: /ʃˈeəz/ (SH-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɛrz/ (SHEHRZ), while in British English it's /ʃˈɛəz/ (SH-eh).

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/ˈʃɛrz/

SHEHRZ

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ʃɛrzshares

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