How do you pronounce "recruited"?

In American English: /rɪˈkruːtɪd/ (ri-KROOT-id). In British English: /ɹɪkɹˈuːtɪd/ (rikr-OOT-id). In Canadian English: /rɪˈkruːtɪd/ (ri-KROOT-id). In Australian English: /ɹɪkɹˈuːtɪd/ (rikr-OOT-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈkruːtɪd/ (ri-KROOT-id), while in British English it's /ɹɪkɹˈuːtɪd/ (rikr-OOT-id).

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recruited

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/rɪˈkruːtɪd/

ri-KROOT-id

Syllable Breakdown

rɪre·kruːtcruit·ɪded

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