How do you pronounce "ribbon"?

In American English: /ˈrɪbən/ (RIB-uhn). In British English: /ɹˈɪbən/ (R-ib). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪbən/ (RIB-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪbən/ (R-ib).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪbən/ (RIB-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪbən/ (R-ib).

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ribbon

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/ˈrɪbən/

RIB-uhn

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rɪbrib·ənbon

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