How do you pronounce "recollect"?

In American English: /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt/ (rehk-uh-LEHKT). In British English: /ɹˈɛkəlˌɛkt/ (R-ehk-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt/ (rehk-uh-LEHKT). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛkəlˌɛkt/ (R-ehk-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt/ (rehk-uh-LEHKT), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛkəlˌɛkt/ (R-ehk-uhl).

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recollect

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/ˌrɛkəˈlɛkt/

rehk-uh-LEHKT

Syllable Breakdown

rɛkrec·əol·lɛktlect

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