How do you pronounce "random"?

In American English: /ˈrændəm/ (RAND-uhm). In British English: /ɹˈændəm/ (R-and). In Canadian English: /ˈrændəm/ (RAND-uhm). In Australian English: /ɹˈandəm/ (R).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrændəm/ (RAND-uhm), while in British English it's /ɹˈændəm/ (R-and).

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random

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/ˈrændəm/

RAND-uhm

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rændran·əmdom

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