How do you pronounce "recruit"?

In American English: /rəˈkruːt/ (ruh-KROOT). In British English: /ɹɪkɹˈuːt/ (rikr-OOT). In Canadian English: /rəˈkruːt/ (ruh-KROOT). In Australian English: /ɹɪkɹˈuːt/ (rikr-OOT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rəˈkruːt/ (ruh-KROOT), while in British English it's /ɹɪkɹˈuːt/ (rikr-OOT).

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recruit

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/rəˈkruːt/

ruh-KROOT

Syllable Breakdown

rəre·kruːtcruit

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