How do you pronounce "rupees"?

In American English: /ruːˈpiːz/ (roo-PEEZ). In British English: /ɹˈuːpiːz/ (R-oop). In Canadian English: /ruːˈpiːz/ (roo-PEEZ). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːpiːz/ (R-oop).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ruːˈpiːz/ (roo-PEEZ), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːpiːz/ (R-oop).

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rupees

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/ruːˈpiːz/

roo-PEEZ

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ruːru·piːzpees

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