How do you pronounce "preening"?

In American English: /ˈpriːnɪŋ/ (PREEN-ing). In British English: /pɹˈiːnɪŋ/ (PR-een). In Canadian English: /ˈpriːnɪŋ/ (PREEN-ing). In Australian English: /pɹˈiːnɪŋ/ (PR-een).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpriːnɪŋ/ (PREEN-ing), while in British English it's /pɹˈiːnɪŋ/ (PR-een).

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/ˈpriːnɪŋ/

PREEN-ing

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priːnpreen·ɪŋing

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