How do you pronounce "rowdy"?

In American English: /ˈraʊdi/ (ROWD-ee). In British English: /ɹˈaʊdi/ (R-owd). In Canadian English: /ˈraʊdi/ (ROWD-ee). In Australian English: /ɹˈaʊdi/ (R-owd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraʊdi/ (ROWD-ee), while in British English it's /ɹˈaʊdi/ (R-owd).

How to Pronounce "rowdy"

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rowdy

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/ˈraʊdi/

ROWD-ee

Syllable Breakdown

raʊdrow·idy

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