How do you pronounce "perils"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəlz/ (PEHR-uhlz). In British English: /pˈɛɹəlz/ (P-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəlz/ (PEHR-uhlz). In Australian English: /pˈɛɹəlz/ (P-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəlz/ (PEHR-uhlz), while in British English it's /pˈɛɹəlz/ (P-ehr).

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perils

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/ˈpɛrəlz/

PEHR-uhlz

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pɛrper·əlzils

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