How do you pronounce "rugged"?

In American English: /ˈrʌgəd/ (RUHG-uhd). In British English: /ɹˈɐgɪd/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌgəd/ (RUHG-uhd). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌɡɪd/ (R-uhg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌgəd/ (RUHG-uhd), while in British English it's /ɹˈɐgɪd/ (R).

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rugged

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/ˈrʌgəd/

RUHG-uhd

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rʌgrug·ədged

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