How do you pronounce "recluse"?

In American English: /rɪˈkluːs/ (ri-KLOOS). In British English: /ɹɪklˈuːs/ (rikl-OOS). In Canadian English: /rɪˈkluːs/ (ri-KLOOS). In Australian English: /ɹɪklˈuːs/ (rikl-OOS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈkluːs/ (ri-KLOOS), while in British English it's /ɹɪklˈuːs/ (rikl-OOS).

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recluse

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/rɪˈkluːs/

ri-KLOOS

Syllable Breakdown

rɪrec·kluːsluse

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