How do you pronounce "weary"?

In American English: /ˈwɪri/ (WIR-ee). In British English: /wˈɪəɹi/ (W-i-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪri/ (WIR-ee). In Australian English: /wˈiəɹi/ (W-ee-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪri/ (WIR-ee), while in British English it's /wˈɪəɹi/ (W-i-uhr).

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weary

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/ˈwɪri/

WIR-ee

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wɪrwe·iary

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