How do you pronounce "praise"?

In American English: /ˈpreɪz/ (PRAYZ). In British English: /pɹˈeɪz/ (PR). In Canadian English: /ˈpreɪz/ (PRAYZ). In Australian English: /pɹˈeɪz/ (PR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpreɪz/ (PRAYZ), while in British English it's /pɹˈeɪz/ (PR).

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/ˈpreɪz/

PRAYZ

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preɪzpraise

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