How do you pronounce "pretence"?

In American English: /pɹˈiːtɛns/ (PR-eet). In British English: /pɹɪtˈɛns/ (prit-EHNS). In Canadian English: /pɹˈiːtɛns/ (PR-eet). In Australian English: /pɹɪtˈɛns/ (prit-EHNS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɹˈiːtɛns/ (PR-eet), while in British English it's /pɹɪtˈɛns/ (prit-EHNS).

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/pɹˈiːtɛns/

PR-eet

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pɹpre·iːttence

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