How do you pronounce "riots"?

In American English: /ˈraɪəts/ (REYE-uhts). In British English: /ɹˈaɪəts/ (R-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈraɪəts/ (REYE-uhts). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪəts/ (R-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪəts/ (REYE-uhts), while in British English it's /ɹˈaɪəts/ (R-eye).

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riots

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/ˈraɪəts/

REYE-uhts

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raɪri·ətsots

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