How do you pronounce "richard"?

In American English: /ˈrɪtʃɝd/ (RICH-urd). In British English: /ɹˈɪtʃəd/ (R-ich). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪtʃɝd/ (RICH-urd). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪtʃəd/ (R-ich).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪtʃɝd/ (RICH-urd), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪtʃəd/ (R-ich).

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richard

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/ˈrɪtʃɝd/

RICH-urd

Syllable Breakdown

rɪtʃric·ɝdhard

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