How do you pronounce "riotous"?

In American English: /ˈraɪətəs/ (REYE-uht-uhs). In British English: /ɹˈaɪətəs/ (R-eye-uht). In Canadian English: /ˈraɪətəs/ (REYE-uht-uhs). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪətəs/ (R-eye-uht).

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

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

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riotous

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/ˈraɪətəs/

REYE-uht-uhs

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raɪri·ətot·əsous

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