How do you pronounce "perish"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrɪʃ/ (PEHR-ish). In British English: /pˈɛɹɪʃ/ (P-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrɪʃ/ (PEHR-ish). In Australian English: /pˈɛɹɪʃ/ (P-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrɪʃ/ (PEHR-ish), while in British English it's /pˈɛɹɪʃ/ (P-ehr).

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perish

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/ˈpɛrɪʃ/

PEHR-ish

Syllable Breakdown

pɛrper·ɪʃish

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