How do you pronounce "prorate"?

In American English: /ˈproʊˈreɪt/ (PROH-RAYT). In British English: /pɹˈɔːɹeɪt/ (PR-awr). In Canadian English: /ˈproʊˈreɪt/ (PROH-RAYT). In Australian English: /pɹˈɔːɹeɪt/ (PR-awr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈproʊˈreɪt/ (PROH-RAYT), while in British English it's /pɹˈɔːɹeɪt/ (PR-awr).

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prorate

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/ˈproʊˈreɪt/

PROH-RAYT

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proʊpro·reɪtrate

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