How do you pronounce "recent"?

In American English: /ˈriːsənt/ (REES-uhnt). In British English: /ɹˈiːsənt/ (R-ees). In Canadian English: /ˈriːsənt/ (REES-uhnt). In Australian English: /ɹˈiːsənt/ (R-ees).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈriːsənt/ (REES-uhnt), while in British English it's /ɹˈiːsənt/ (R-ees).

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recent

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/ˈriːsənt/

REES-uhnt

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riːsre·əntcent

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