How do you pronounce "rapture"?

In American English: /ˈræptʃɝ/ (RAPCH-ur). In British English: /ɹˈaptʃə/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˈræptʃɝ/ (RAPCH-ur). In Australian English: /ɹˈaptʃə/ (R).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈræptʃɝ/ (RAPCH-ur), while in British English it's /ɹˈaptʃə/ (R).

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rapture

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/ˈræptʃɝ/

RAPCH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ræptʃrap·ɝture

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