How do you pronounce "pressing"?

In American English: /ˈprɛsɪŋ/ (PREHS-ing). In British English: /pɹˈɛsɪŋ/ (PR-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈprɛsɪŋ/ (PREHS-ing). In Australian English: /pɹˈɛsɪŋ/ (PR-ehs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɛsɪŋ/ (PREHS-ing), while in British English it's /pɹˈɛsɪŋ/ (PR-ehs).

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pressing

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/ˈprɛsɪŋ/

PREHS-ing

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prɛspress·ɪŋing

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