How do you pronounce "ribbons"?

In American English: /ˈrɪbənz/ (RIB-uhnz). In British English: /ɹˈɪbənz/ (R-ib). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪbənz/ (RIB-uhnz). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪbənz/ (R-ib).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪbənz/ (RIB-uhnz), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪbənz/ (R-ib).

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/ˈrɪbənz/

RIB-uhnz

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rɪbrib·ənzbons

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