How do you pronounce "prayed"?

In American English: /ˈpreɪd/ (PRAYD). In British English: /pɹˈeɪd/ (PR). In Canadian English: /ˈpreɪd/ (PRAYD). In Australian English: /pɹˈeɪd/ (PR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpreɪd/ (PRAYD), while in British English it's /pɹˈeɪd/ (PR).

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prayed

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/ˈpreɪd/

PRAYD

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preɪdprayed

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