How do you pronounce "recipient"?

In American English: /rəˈsɪpiːənt/ (ruh-SIP-ee-uhnt). In British English: /ɹɪsˈɪpɪənt/ (ris-IP-i-uhnt). In Canadian English: /rəˈsɪpiːənt/ (ruh-SIP-ee-uhnt). In Australian English: /ɹɪsˈɪpiənt/ (ris-IP-ee-uhnt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rəˈsɪpiːənt/ (ruh-SIP-ee-uhnt), while in British English it's /ɹɪsˈɪpɪənt/ (ris-IP-i-uhnt).

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recipient

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/rəˈsɪpiːənt/

ruh-SIP-ee-uhnt

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rəre·sɪpcip·iːi·əntent

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