How do you pronounce "reckless"?

In American English: /ˈrɛkləs/ (REHKL-uhs). In British English: /ɹˈɛkləs/ (R-ehkl). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛkləs/ (REHKL-uhs). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛkləs/ (R-ehkl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛkləs/ (REHKL-uhs), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛkləs/ (R-ehkl).

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reckless

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/ˈrɛkləs/

REHKL-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

rɛklreck·əsless

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