How do you pronounce "rector"?

In American English: /ˈrɛktɝ/ (REHKT-ur). In British English: /ɹˈɛktə/ (R-ehkt). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛktɝ/ (REHKT-ur). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛktə/ (R-ehkt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛktɝ/ (REHKT-ur), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛktə/ (R-ehkt).

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rector

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/ˈrɛktɝ/

REHKT-ur

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rɛktrec·ɝtor

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