How do you pronounce "recruits"?

In American English: /rəˈkruːts/ (ruh-KROOTS). In British English: /ɹɪkɹˈuːts/ (rikr-OOTS). In Canadian English: /rəˈkruːts/ (ruh-KROOTS). In Australian English: /ɹɪkɹˈuːts/ (rikr-OOTS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rəˈkruːts/ (ruh-KROOTS), while in British English it's /ɹɪkɹˈuːts/ (rikr-OOTS).

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recruits

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/rəˈkruːts/

ruh-KROOTS

Syllable Breakdown

rəre·kruːtscruits

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