How do you pronounce "stare"?

In American English: /ˈstɛr/ (STEHR). In British English: /stˈɛə/ (ST-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈstɛr/ (STEHR). In Australian English: /stˈeə/ (ST-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɛr/ (STEHR), while in British English it's /stˈɛə/ (ST-eh).

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stare

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/ˈstɛr/

STEHR

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stɛrstare

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