How do you pronounce "raucous"?

In American English: /ˈrɔkəs/ (RAWK-uhs). In British English: /ɹˈɔːkəs/ (R-awk). In Canadian English: /ˈrɔkəs/ (RAWK-uhs). In Australian English: /ɹˈɔːkəs/ (R-awk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɔkəs/ (RAWK-uhs), while in British English it's /ɹˈɔːkəs/ (R-awk).

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raucous

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/ˈrɔkəs/

RAWK-uhs

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rɔkrau·əscous

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