How do you pronounce "precious"?

In American English: /ˈprɛʃəs/ (PREHSH-uhs). In British English: /pɹˈɛʃəs/ (PR-ehsh). In Canadian English: /ˈprɛʃəs/ (PREHSH-uhs). In Australian English: /pɹˈɛʃəs/ (PR-ehsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɛʃəs/ (PREHSH-uhs), while in British English it's /pɹˈɛʃəs/ (PR-ehsh).

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precious

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/ˈprɛʃəs/

PREHSH-uhs

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prɛʃpre·əscious

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