How do you pronounce "rachel"?

In American English: /ˈreɪtʃəl/ (RAYCH-uhl). In British English: /ɹˈeɪtʃəl/ (R-aych). In Canadian English: /ˈreɪtʃəl/ (RAYCH-uhl). In Australian English: /ɹˈeɪtʃəl/ (R-aych).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈreɪtʃəl/ (RAYCH-uhl), while in British English it's /ɹˈeɪtʃəl/ (R-aych).

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rachel

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/ˈreɪtʃəl/

RAYCH-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

reɪtʃrac·əlhel

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