How do you pronounce "riot"?

In American English: /ˈraɪət/ (REYE-uht). In British English: /ɹˈaɪət/ (R-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈraɪət/ (REYE-uht). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪət/ (R-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪət/ (REYE-uht), while in British English it's /ɹˈaɪət/ (R-eye).

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riot

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/ˈraɪət/

REYE-uht

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raɪri·ətot

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