How do you pronounce "recur"?

In American English: /rɪˈkɝː/ (ri-KUR). In British English: /ɹɪkˈɜː/ (rik-Ɜ). In Canadian English: /rɪˈkɝː/ (ri-KUR). In Australian English: /ɹɪkˈɜː/ (rik-Ɜ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈkɝː/ (ri-KUR), while in British English it's /ɹɪkˈɜː/ (rik-Ɜ).

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recur

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/rɪˈkɝː/

ri-KUR

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rɪre·kɝːcur

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