How do you pronounce "prairie"?

In American English: /ˈprɛri/ (PREHR-ee). In British English: /pɹˈɛəɹi/ (PR-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈprɛri/ (PREHR-ee). In Australian English: /pɹˈeəɹi/ (PR-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɛri/ (PREHR-ee), while in British English it's /pɹˈɛəɹi/ (PR-eh-uhr).

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prairie

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/ˈprɛri/

PREHR-ee

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prɛrpra·iirie

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