How do you pronounce "recurrence"?

In American English: /rɪˈkɝːəns/ (ri-KUR-uhns). In British English: /ɹɪkˈʌɹəns/ (rik-UHR-uhns). In Canadian English: /rɪˈkɝːəns/ (ri-KUR-uhns). In Australian English: /ɹɪkˈʌɹəns/ (rik-UHR-uhns).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈkɝːəns/ (ri-KUR-uhns), while in British English it's /ɹɪkˈʌɹəns/ (rik-UHR-uhns).

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recurrence

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/rɪˈkɝːəns/

ri-KUR-uhns

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rɪre·kɝːcur·ənsrence

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