How do you pronounce "shires"?

In American English: /ˈʃaɪrz/ (SHEYERZ). In British English: /ʃˈaɪəz/ (SH-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈʃaɪrz/ (SHEYERZ). In Australian English: /ʃˈaɪəz/ (SH-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃaɪrz/ (SHEYERZ), while in British English it's /ʃˈaɪəz/ (SH-eye).

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shires

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/ˈʃaɪrz/

SHEYERZ

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ʃaɪrzshires

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