How do you pronounce "risky"?

In American English: /ˈrɪski/ (RISK-ee). In British English: /ɹˈɪski/ (R-isk). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪski/ (RISK-ee). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪski/ (R-isk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪski/ (RISK-ee), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪski/ (R-isk).

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risky

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/ˈrɪski/

RISK-ee

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rɪskri·isky

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