How do you pronounce "russian"?

In American English: /ˈrʌʃən/ (RUHSH-uhn). In British English: /ɹˈɐʃən/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌʃən/ (RUHSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌʃən/ (R-uhsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌʃən/ (RUHSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˈɐʃən/ (R).

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russian

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/ˈrʌʃən/

RUHSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

rʌʃrus·ənsian

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