How do you pronounce "rudy"?

In American English: /ˈruːdi/ (ROOD-ee). In British English: /ɹˈuːdi/ (R-ood). In Canadian English: /ˈruːdi/ (ROOD-ee). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌdi/ (R-uhd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːdi/ (ROOD-ee), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːdi/ (R-ood).

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rudy

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/ˈruːdi/

ROOD-ee

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ruːdru·idy

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