How to pronounce recalcitrance
Say it like rih-KAL-suh-truns. Recalcitrance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL).
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- rih
- KAL
- suh
- truns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recalcitrance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- trunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recalcitrance
American and British speakers say recalcitrance in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkælsətrəns/ in the US and /rɪˈkælsətrəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KAL-suh-truns.
What does recalcitrance mean?
- The state of being recalcitrant.
Where does recalcitrance come from?
In use since at least 1856 (Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, published 1985).
Questions about saying recalcitrance
How do you pronounce recalcitrance?
Say rih-KAL-suh-truns. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkælsətrəns/. In British English it is /rɪˈkælsətrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recalcitrance?
Recalcitrance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL). Broken into parts: rih · KAL · suh · truns.
Do Americans and Brits say recalcitrance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkælsətrəns/ and the British form is /rɪˈkælsətrəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.