How do you pronounce "shire"?

In American English: /ˈʃaɪr/ (SHEYER). In British English: /ʃˈaɪə/ (SH-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈʃaɪr/ (SHEYER). In Australian English: /ʃˈaɪə/ (SH-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃaɪr/ (SHEYER), while in British English it's /ʃˈaɪə/ (SH-eye).

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shire

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/ˈʃaɪr/

SHEYER

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ʃaɪrshire

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