How do you pronounce "tears"?

In American English: /ˈtɛrz/ (TEHRZ). In British English: /tˈiəz/ (T-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈtɛrz/ (TEHRZ). In Australian English: /tˈiəz/ (T-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɛrz/ (TEHRZ), while in British English it's /tˈiəz/ (T-ee).

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tears

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/ˈtɛrz/

TEHRZ

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tɛrztears

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