How do you pronounce "correct"?

In American English: /kɝˈɛkt/ (kur-EHKT). In British English: /kəɹˈɛkt/ (kuhr-EHKT). In Canadian English: /kɝˈɛkt/ (kur-EHKT). In Australian English: /kəɹˈɛkt/ (kuhr-EHKT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kɝˈɛkt/ (kur-EHKT), while in British English it's /kəɹˈɛkt/ (kuhr-EHKT).

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/kɝˈɛkt/

kur-EHKT

Syllable Breakdown

kɝcor·ɛktrect

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