How do you pronounce "impress"?

In American English: /ˌɪmˈprɛs/ (im-PREHS). In British English: /ɪmpɹˈɛs/ (impr-EHS). In Canadian English: /ˌɪmˈprɛs/ (im-PREHS). In Australian English: /ɪmpɹˈɛs/ (impr-EHS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪmˈprɛs/ (im-PREHS), while in British English it's /ɪmpɹˈɛs/ (impr-EHS).

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impress

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/ˌɪmˈprɛs/

im-PREHS

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ɪmim·prɛspress

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