How do you pronounce "wears"?

In American English: /ˈwɛrz/ (WEHRZ). In British English: /wˈɛəz/ (W-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈwɛrz/ (WEHRZ). In Australian English: /wˈeəz/ (W-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɛrz/ (WEHRZ), while in British English it's /wˈɛəz/ (W-eh).

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wears

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/ˈwɛrz/

WEHRZ

Syllable Breakdown

wɛrzwears

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