How do you pronounce "rakish"?

In American English: /ˈreɪkɪʃ/ (RAYK-ish). In British English: /ɹˈeɪkɪʃ/ (R-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈreɪkɪʃ/ (RAYK-ish). In Australian English: /ɹˈeɪkɪʃ/ (R-ayk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈreɪkɪʃ/ (RAYK-ish), while in British English it's /ɹˈeɪkɪʃ/ (R-ayk).

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rakish

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/ˈreɪkɪʃ/

RAYK-ish

Syllable Breakdown

reɪkrak·ɪʃish

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