How do you pronounce "rigid"?

In American English: /ˈrɪdʒəd/ (RIJ-uhd). In British English: /ɹˈɪdʒɪd/ (R-ij). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪdʒəd/ (RIJ-uhd). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪdʒɪd/ (R-ij).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪdʒəd/ (RIJ-uhd), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪdʒɪd/ (R-ij).

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rigid

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/ˈrɪdʒəd/

RIJ-uhd

Syllable Breakdown

rɪdʒri·ədgid

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