How do you pronounce "presses"?

In American English: /ˈprɛsəz/ (PREHS-uhz). In British English: /pɹˈɛsɪz/ (PR-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈprɛsəz/ (PREHS-uhz). In Australian English: /pɹˈɛsɪz/ (PR-ehs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɛsəz/ (PREHS-uhz), while in British English it's /pɹˈɛsɪz/ (PR-ehs).

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/ˈprɛsəz/

PREHS-uhz

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prɛspress·əzes

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