How do you pronounce "recipients"?

In American English: /rɪˈsɪpiːənts/ (ri-SIP-ee-uhnts). In British English: /ɹɪsˈɪpɪənts/ (ris-IP-i-uhnts). In Canadian English: /rɪˈsɪpiːənts/ (ri-SIP-ee-uhnts). In Australian English: /ɹɪsˈɪpiənts/ (ris-IP-ee-uhnts).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈsɪpiːənts/ (ri-SIP-ee-uhnts), while in British English it's /ɹɪsˈɪpɪənts/ (ris-IP-i-uhnts).

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recipients

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/rɪˈsɪpiːənts/

ri-SIP-ee-uhnts

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rɪre·sɪpcip·iːi·əntsents

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