How do you pronounce "prefer"?

In American English: /prəˈfɝː/ (pruh-FUR). In British English: /pɹɪfˈɜː/ (prif-Ɜ). In Canadian English: /prəˈfɝː/ (pruh-FUR). In Australian English: /pɹɪfˈɜː/ (prif-Ɜ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /prəˈfɝː/ (pruh-FUR), while in British English it's /pɹɪfˈɜː/ (prif-Ɜ).

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prefer

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/prəˈfɝː/

pruh-FUR

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prəpre·fɝːfer

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