How do you pronounce "prism"?

In American English: /ˈprɪzəm/ (PRIZ-uhm). In British English: /pɹˈɪzəm/ (PR-iz). In Canadian English: /ˈprɪzəm/ (PRIZ-uhm). In Australian English: /pɹˈɪzəm/ (PR-iz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɪzəm/ (PRIZ-uhm), while in British English it's /pɹˈɪzəm/ (PR-iz).

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prism

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/ˈprɪzəm/

PRIZ-uhm

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prɪzpr·əmism

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