How do you pronounce "paralyzes"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzɪz/ (PEHR-uh-leyez-iz). In British English: /pˈaɹəlˌaɪzɪz/ (P-ar-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzɪz/ (PEHR-uh-leyez-iz). In Australian English: /pˈaɹəlˌaɪzɪz/ (P-ar-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzɪz/ (PEHR-uh-leyez-iz), while in British English it's /pˈaɹəlˌaɪzɪz/ (P-ar-uhl).

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paralyzes

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/ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzɪz/

PEHR-uh-leyez-iz

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pɛrpar·əa·laɪzly·ɪzzes

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