How do you pronounce "prize"?

In American English: /ˈpraɪz/ (PREYEZ). In British English: /pɹˈaɪz/ (PR). In Canadian English: /ˈpraɪz/ (PREYEZ). In Australian English: /pɹˈaɪz/ (PR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpraɪz/ (PREYEZ), while in British English it's /pɹˈaɪz/ (PR).

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prize

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/ˈpraɪz/

PREYEZ

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praɪzprize

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