How do you pronounce "stairs"?

In American English: /ˈstɛrz/ (STEHRZ). In British English: /stˈɛəz/ (ST-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈstɛrz/ (STEHRZ). In Australian English: /stˈeəz/ (ST-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɛrz/ (STEHRZ), while in British English it's /stˈɛəz/ (ST-eh).

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stairs

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/ˈstɛrz/

STEHRZ

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stɛrzstairs

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