How do you pronounce "rapier"?

In American English: /ˈreɪpiːɝ/ (RAYP-ee-ur). In British English: /ɹˈeɪpiə/ (R-ayp-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈreɪpiːɝ/ (RAYP-ee-ur). In Australian English: /ɹˈeɪpiə/ (R-ayp-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈreɪpiːɝ/ (RAYP-ee-ur), while in British English it's /ɹˈeɪpiə/ (R-ayp-ee).

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rapier

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/ˈreɪpiːɝ/

RAYP-ee-ur

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reɪpra·iːpi·ɝer

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