How do you pronounce "preside"?

In American English: /prɪˈzaɪd/ (pri-ZEYED). In British English: /pɹɪsˈaɪd/ (pris-EYED). In Canadian English: /prɪˈzaɪd/ (pri-ZEYED). In Australian English: /pɹɪsˈaɪd/ (pris-EYED).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /prɪˈzaɪd/ (pri-ZEYED), while in British English it's /pɹɪsˈaɪd/ (pris-EYED).

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preside

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/prɪˈzaɪd/

pri-ZEYED

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prɪpre·zaɪdside

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