How do you pronounce "ruckus"?

In American English: /ˈrʌkəs/ (RUHK-uhs). In British English: /ɹˈʌkəs/ (R-uhk). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌkəs/ (RUHK-uhs). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌkəs/ (R-uhk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌkəs/ (RUHK-uhs), while in British English it's /ɹˈʌkəs/ (R-uhk).

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ruckus

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/ˈrʌkəs/

RUHK-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

rʌkruc·əskus

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