How do you pronounce "prior"?

In American English: /ˈpraɪɝ/ (PREYE-ur). In British English: /pɹˈaɪə/ (PR-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈpraɪɝ/ (PREYE-ur). In Australian English: /pɹˈaɪə/ (PR-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpraɪɝ/ (PREYE-ur), while in British English it's /pɹˈaɪə/ (PR-eye).

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prior

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/ˈpraɪɝ/

PREYE-ur

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praɪpri·ɝor

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