How do you pronounce "rivets"?

In American English: /ˈrɪvəts/ (RIV-uhts). In British English: /ɹˈɪvɪts/ (R-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪvəts/ (RIV-uhts). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪvɪts/ (R-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪvəts/ (RIV-uhts), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪvɪts/ (R-iv).

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rivets

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/ˈrɪvəts/

RIV-uhts

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rɪvriv·ətsets

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