How do you pronounce "recourse"?

In American English: /ˈriːkɔrs/ (REEK-awrs). In British English: /ɹɪkˈɔːs/ (rik-AWS). In Canadian English: /ˈriːkɔrs/ (REEK-awrs). In Australian English: /ɹɪkˈɔːs/ (rik-AWS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈriːkɔrs/ (REEK-awrs), while in British English it's /ɹɪkˈɔːs/ (rik-AWS).

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recourse

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/ˈriːkɔrs/

REEK-awrs

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riːkre·ɔrscourse

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