How do you pronounce "praying"?

In American English: /ˈpreɪɪŋ/ (PRAY-ing). In British English: /pɹˈeɪɪŋ/ (PR-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈpreɪɪŋ/ (PRAY-ing). In Australian English: /pɹˈeɪɪŋ/ (PR-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpreɪɪŋ/ (PRAY-ing), while in British English it's /pɹˈeɪɪŋ/ (PR-ay).

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/ˈpreɪɪŋ/

PRAY-ing

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preɪpray·ɪŋing

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