How to pronounce interrecognition
Say it like in-ter-rek-ug-NISH-un. Interrecognition has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NISH).
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- in
- ter
- rek
- ug
- NISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interrecognition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- rekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interrecognition
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-rek-ug-NISH-un.
What does interrecognition mean?
- Mutual or shared recognition or acknowledgment.
Where does interrecognition come from?
From inter- + recognition.
Words that rhyme with interrecognition
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Questions about saying interrecognition
How do you pronounce interrecognition?
Say in-ter-rek-ug-NISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ɪntɚˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪntəˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interrecognition?
Interrecognition has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NISH). Broken into parts: in · ter · rek · ug · NISH · un.
Is interrecognition pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪntəˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ (in-tuh-rek-ug-NISH-un).