How do you pronounce "princess"?

In American English: /ˈprɪnsɛs/ (PRINS-ehs). In British English: /pɹˈɪnsɛs/ (PR-ins). In Canadian English: /ˈprɪnsɛs/ (PRINS-ehs). In Australian English: /pɹˈɪnsɛs/ (PR-ins).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɪnsɛs/ (PRINS-ehs), while in British English it's /pɹˈɪnsɛs/ (PR-ins).

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princess

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/ˈprɪnsɛs/

PRINS-ehs

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prɪnsprin·ɛscess

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