How do you pronounce "prune"?

In American English: /ˈpruːn/ (PROON). In British English: /pɹˈuːn/ (PR). In Canadian English: /ˈpruːn/ (PROON). In Australian English: /pɹˈuːn/ (PR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpruːn/ (PROON), while in British English it's /pɹˈuːn/ (PR).

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prune

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/ˈpruːn/

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Syllable Breakdown

pruːnprune

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