How do you pronounce "racy"?

In American English: /ˈreɪsi/ (RAYS-ee). In British English: /ɹˈeɪsi/ (R-ays). In Canadian English: /ˈreɪsi/ (RAYS-ee). In Australian English: /ɹˈeɪsi/ (R-ays).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈreɪsi/ (RAYS-ee), while in British English it's /ɹˈeɪsi/ (R-ays).

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racy

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/ˈreɪsi/

RAYS-ee

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reɪsra·icy

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