How do you pronounce "riddance"?

In American English: /ˈrɪdəns/ (RID-uhns). In British English: /ɹˈɪdəns/ (R-id). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪdəns/ (RID-uhns). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪdəns/ (R-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪdəns/ (RID-uhns), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪdəns/ (R-id).

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riddance

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/ˈrɪdəns/

RID-uhns

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rɪdrid·ənsdance

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