How do you pronounce "ryan"?

In American English: /ˈraɪən/ (REYE-uhn). In British English: /ɹˈaɪən/ (R-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈraɪən/ (REYE-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪən/ (R-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪən/ (REYE-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˈaɪən/ (R-eye).

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ryan

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/ˈraɪən/

REYE-uhn

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raɪry·ənan

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