How do you pronounce "recitals"?

In American English: /rɪˈsaɪtəlz/ (ri-SEYET-uhlz). In British English: /ɹɪsˈaɪtəlz/ (ris-EYET-uhlz). In Canadian English: /rɪˈsʌɪtəlz/ (ri-SUH-it-uhlz). In Australian English: /ɹɪsˈaɪtəlz/ (ris-EYET-uhlz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈsaɪtəlz/ (ri-SEYET-uhlz), while in British English it's /ɹɪsˈaɪtəlz/ (ris-EYET-uhlz).

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recitals

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/rɪˈsaɪtəlz/

ri-SEYET-uhlz

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rɪre·saɪtci·əlztals

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