How do you pronounce "parents"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrənts/ (PEHR-uhnts). In British English: /pˈɛəɹənts/ (P-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrənts/ (PEHR-uhnts). In Australian English: /pˈeəɹənts/ (P-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrənts/ (PEHR-uhnts), while in British English it's /pˈɛəɹənts/ (P-eh-uhr).

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parents

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/ˈpɛrənts/

PEHR-uhnts

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pɛrpar·əntsents

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