How do you pronounce "ravenous"?

In American English: /ˈrævənəs/ (RAV-uhn-uhs). In British English: /ɹˈavənəs/ (R-av). In Canadian English: /ˈrævənəs/ (RAV-uhn-uhs). In Australian English: /ɹˈavənəs/ (R-av).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrævənəs/ (RAV-uhn-uhs), while in British English it's /ɹˈavənəs/ (R-av).

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ravenous

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/ˈrævənəs/

RAV-uhn-uhs

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rævrav·ənen·əsous

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