How do you pronounce "preston"?

In American English: /ˈprɛstən/ (PREHST-uhn). In British English: /pɹˈɛstən/ (PR-ehst). In Canadian English: /ˈprɛstən/ (PREHST-uhn). In Australian English: /pɹˈɛstən/ (PR-ehst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɛstən/ (PREHST-uhn), while in British English it's /pɹˈɛstən/ (PR-ehst).

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preston

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/ˈprɛstən/

PREHST-uhn

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prɛstpre·ənston

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