How do you pronounce "righteous"?

In American English: /ˈraɪtʃəs/ (REYECH-uhs). In British English: /ɹˈaɪtʃəs/ (R-eyech). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌɪtʃəs/ (RUH-ich-uhs). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪtʃəs/ (R-eyech).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪtʃəs/ (REYECH-uhs), while in British English it's /ɹˈaɪtʃəs/ (R-eyech).

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righteous

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/ˈraɪtʃəs/

REYECH-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

raɪtʃright·əseous

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