How do you pronounce "prayer"?

In American English: /ˈprɛr/ (PREHR). In British English: /pɹˈeə/ (PR-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈprɛr/ (PREHR). In Australian English: /pɹˈeə/ (PR-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɛr/ (PREHR), while in British English it's /pɹˈeə/ (PR-eh).

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prayer

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/ˈprɛr/

PREHR

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prɛrprayer

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