How do you pronounce "redneck"?

In American English: /ˈrɛdˌnɛk/ (REHD-nehk). In British English: /ɹˈɛdnɛk/ (R-ehdn). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛdˌnɛk/ (REHD-nehk). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛdnɛk/ (R-ehdn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛdˌnɛk/ (REHD-nehk), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛdnɛk/ (R-ehdn).

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redneck

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/ˈrɛdˌnɛk/

REHD-nehk

Syllable Breakdown

rɛdred·nɛkneck

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