How do you pronounce "rapists"?

In American English: /ˈreɪpɪsts/ (RAYP-ists). In British English: /ɹˈeɪpɪsts/ (R-ayp). In Canadian English: /ˈreɪpɪsts/ (RAYP-ists). In Australian English: /ɹˈeɪpɪsts/ (R-ayp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈreɪpɪsts/ (RAYP-ists), while in British English it's /ɹˈeɪpɪsts/ (R-ayp).

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/ˈreɪpɪsts/

RAYP-ists

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reɪprap·ɪstsists

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