How do you pronounce "rapid"?

In American English: /ˈræpəd/ (RAP-uhd). In British English: /ɹˈæpɪd/ (R-ap). In Canadian English: /ˈræpəd/ (RAP-uhd). In Australian English: /ɹˈapɪd/ (R).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈræpəd/ (RAP-uhd), while in British English it's /ɹˈæpɪd/ (R-ap).

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rapid

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/ˈræpəd/

RAP-uhd

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ræpra·ədpid

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