How do you pronounce "paralysis"?

In American English: /pɝˈæləsəs/ (pur-AL-uhs-uhs). In British English: /pəɹˈælɪsɪs/ (puhr-AL-is-is). In Canadian English: /pɝˈæləsəs/ (pur-AL-uhs-uhs). In Australian English: /pəɹˈaləsˌɪs/ (puhr-AL-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɝˈæləsəs/ (pur-AL-uhs-uhs), while in British English it's /pəɹˈælɪsɪs/ (puhr-AL-is-is).

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paralysis

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/pɝˈæləsəs/

pur-AL-uhs-uhs

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pɝpa·ælral·əsy·əssis

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