How do you pronounce "russia"?

In American English: /ˈrʌʃə/ (RUHSH-uh). In British English: /ɹˈɐʃə/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌʃə/ (RUHSH-uh). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌʃə/ (R-uhsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌʃə/ (RUHSH-uh), while in British English it's /ɹˈɐʃə/ (R).

How to Pronounce "russia"

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russia

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/ˈrʌʃə/

RUHSH-uh

Syllable Breakdown

rʌʃrus·əsia

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