How do you pronounce "preface"?

In American English: /ˈprɛfəs/ (PREHF-uhs). In British English: /pɹˈɛfəs/ (PR-ehf). In Canadian English: /ˈprɛfəs/ (PREHF-uhs). In Australian English: /pɹˈɛfəs/ (PR-ehf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɛfəs/ (PREHF-uhs), while in British English it's /pɹˈɛfəs/ (PR-ehf).

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preface

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/ˈprɛfəs/

PREHF-uhs

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prɛfpref·əsace

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