How do you pronounce "rights"?

In American English: /ˈraɪts/ (REYETS). In British English: /ɹˈaɪts/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌɪts/ (RUH-its). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪts/ (R).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪts/ (REYETS), while in British English it's /ɹˈaɪts/ (R).

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/ˈraɪts/

REYETS

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raɪtsrights

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