How do you pronounce "racist"?

In American English: /ˈreɪsɪst/ (RAYS-ist). In British English: /ɹˈeɪsɪst/ (R-ays). In Canadian English: /ˈreɪsɪst/ (RAYS-ist). In Australian English: /ɹˈeɪsɪst/ (R-ays).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈreɪsɪst/ (RAYS-ist), while in British English it's /ɹˈeɪsɪst/ (R-ays).

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racist

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/ˈreɪsɪst/

RAYS-ist

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reɪsrac·ɪstist

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