How do you pronounce "parent"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrənt/ (PEHR-uhnt). In British English: /pˈɛəɹənt/ (P-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrənt/ (PEHR-uhnt). In Australian English: /pˈeəɹənt/ (P-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrənt/ (PEHR-uhnt), while in British English it's /pˈɛəɹənt/ (P-eh-uhr).

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parent

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/ˈpɛrənt/

PEHR-uhnt

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pɛrpar·əntent

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