How do you pronounce "ruby"?

In American English: /ˈruːbi/ (ROOB-ee). In British English: /ɹˈuːbi/ (R-oob). In Canadian English: /ˈruːbi/ (ROOB-ee). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːbi/ (R-oob).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːbi/ (ROOB-ee), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːbi/ (R-oob).

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/ˈruːbi/

ROOB-ee

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ruːbru·iby

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