How do you pronounce "prayers"?

In American English: /ˈprɛrz/ (PREHRZ). In British English: /pɹˈeəz/ (PR-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈprɛrz/ (PREHRZ). In Australian English: /pɹˈeəz/ (PR-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɛrz/ (PREHRZ), while in British English it's /pɹˈeəz/ (PR-eh).

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prayers

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/ˈprɛrz/

PREHRZ

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prɛrzprayers

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