How do you pronounce "parishes"?

In American English: /ˈpærɪʃɪz/ (PAR-ish-iz). In British English: /pˈaɹɪʃɪz/ (P-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈpærɪʃɪz/ (PAR-ish-iz). In Australian English: /pˈaɹɪʃɪz/ (P-ar).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpærɪʃɪz/ (PAR-ish-iz), while in British English it's /pˈaɹɪʃɪz/ (P-ar).

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parishes

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/ˈpærɪʃɪz/

PAR-ish-iz

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pærpar·ɪʃish·ɪzes

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