How do you pronounce "rivet"?

In American English: /ˈrɪvət/ (RIV-uht). In British English: /ɹˈɪvɪt/ (R-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪvət/ (RIV-uht). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪvɪt/ (R-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪvət/ (RIV-uht), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪvɪt/ (R-iv).

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rivet

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/ˈrɪvət/

RIV-uht

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rɪvriv·ətet

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