How do you pronounce "iraqi"?

In American English: /ˌɪˈræki/ (i-RAK-ee). In British English: /ɪɹˈɑːki/ (ir-AHK-ee). In Canadian English: /ˌɪˈræki/ (i-RAK-ee). In Australian English: /ɪɹˈaki/ (ir-AK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪˈræki/ (i-RAK-ee), while in British English it's /ɪɹˈɑːki/ (ir-AHK-ee).

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iraqi

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/ˌɪˈræki/

i-RAK-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ɪir·ræka·iqi

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