How do you pronounce "tires"?

In American English: /ˈtaɪɝz/ (TEYE-urz). In British English: /tˈaɪəz/ (T-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈtaɪɝz/ (TEYE-urz). In Australian English: /tˈaɪəz/ (T-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtaɪɝz/ (TEYE-urz), while in British English it's /tˈaɪəz/ (T-eye).

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tires

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/ˈtaɪɝz/

TEYE-urz

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taɪti·ɝzres

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