How do you pronounce "imprecise"?

In American English: /ˈɪmprəˌsaɪs/ (IMPR-uh-seyes). In British English: /ˌɪmpɹɪsˈaɪs/ (impr-is-EYES). In Canadian English: /ˈɪmprəˌsʌɪs/ (IMPR-uh-suh-is). In Australian English: /ˌɪmpɹɪsˈaɪs/ (impr-is-EYES).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɪmprəˌsaɪs/ (IMPR-uh-seyes), while in British English it's /ˌɪmpɹɪsˈaɪs/ (impr-is-EYES).

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imprecise

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/ˈɪmprəˌsaɪs/

IMPR-uh-seyes

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ɪmprim·əpre·saɪscise

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