How do you pronounce "rhythm"?

In American English: /ˈrɪðəm/ (RITH-uhm). In British English: /ɹˈɪðəm/ (R-ith). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪðəm/ (RITH-uhm). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪðəm/ (R-ith).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪðəm/ (RITH-uhm), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪðəm/ (R-ith).

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rhythm

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/ˈrɪðəm/

RITH-uhm

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rɪðrhy·əmthm

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