How do you pronounce "recklessly"?

In American English: /ˈrɛkləsli/ (REHKL-uhsl-ee). In British English: /ɹˈɛkləsli/ (R-ehkl-uhsl). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛkləsli/ (REHKL-uhsl-ee). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛkləsli/ (R-ehkl-uhsl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛkləsli/ (REHKL-uhsl-ee), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛkləsli/ (R-ehkl-uhsl).

How to Pronounce "recklessly"

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recklessly

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/ˈrɛkləsli/

REHKL-uhsl-ee

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rɛklreck·əslless·ily

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