How do you pronounce "premier"?

In American English: /prɛˈmɪr/ (preh-MIR). In British English: /pɹˈɛmɪə/ (PR-ehm-i). In Canadian English: /prɛˈmɪr/ (preh-MIR). In Australian English: /pɹˈɛmɪə/ (PR-ehm-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /prɛˈmɪr/ (preh-MIR), while in British English it's /pɹˈɛmɪə/ (PR-ehm-i).

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premier

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/prɛˈmɪr/

preh-MIR

Syllable Breakdown

prɛpre·mɪrmier

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