How do you pronounce "tire"?

In American English: /ˈtaɪɝ/ (TEYE-ur). In British English: /tˈaɪə/ (T-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈtaɪɝ/ (TEYE-ur). In Australian English: /tˈaɪə/ (T-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtaɪɝ/ (TEYE-ur), while in British English it's /tˈaɪə/ (T-eye).

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tire

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/ˈtaɪɝ/

TEYE-ur

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taɪti·ɝre

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