How do you pronounce "premise"?

In American English: /ˈprɛmɪs/ (PREHM-is). In British English: /pɹˈɛmɪs/ (PR-ehm). In Canadian English: /ˈprɛmɪs/ (PREHM-is). In Australian English: /pɹˈɛmɪs/ (PR-ehm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɛmɪs/ (PREHM-is), while in British English it's /pɹˈɛmɪs/ (PR-ehm).

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premise

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/ˈprɛmɪs/

PREHM-is

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prɛmpre·ɪsmise

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