How do you pronounce "sire"?

In American English: /ˈsaɪɝ/ (SEYE-ur). In British English: /sˈaɪə/ (S-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈsaɪɝ/ (SEYE-ur). In Australian English: /sˈaɪə/ (S-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsaɪɝ/ (SEYE-ur), while in British English it's /sˈaɪə/ (S-eye).

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sire

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/ˈsaɪɝ/

SEYE-ur

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saɪsi·ɝre

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