How do you pronounce "rugby"?

In American English: /ˈrʌgbi/ (RUHGB-ee). In British English: /ɹˈɐgbi/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌgbi/ (RUHGB-ee). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌɡbi/ (R-uhgb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌgbi/ (RUHGB-ee), while in British English it's /ɹˈɐgbi/ (R).

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rugby

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/ˈrʌgbi/

RUHGB-ee

Syllable Breakdown

rʌgbrug·iby

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