How do you pronounce "rapids"?

In American English: /ˈræpədz/ (RAP-uhdz). In British English: /ɹˈæpɪdz/ (R-ap). In Canadian English: /ˈræpədz/ (RAP-uhdz). In Australian English: /ɹˈapɪdz/ (R).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈræpədz/ (RAP-uhdz), while in British English it's /ɹˈæpɪdz/ (R-ap).

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rapids

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/ˈræpədz/

RAP-uhdz

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ræprap·ədzids

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