How do you pronounce "paris"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrɪs/ (PEHR-is). In British English: /pˈæɹɪs/ (P-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrɪs/ (PEHR-is). In Australian English: /pˈaɹɪs/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrɪs/ (PEHR-is), while in British English it's /pˈæɹɪs/ (P-ar).

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paris

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/ˈpɛrɪs/

PEHR-is

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pɛrpa·ɪsris

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