How to pronounce recalcitrate
Say it like rih-KAL-sih-trayt. Recalcitrate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL).
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- rih
- KAL
- sih
- trayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recalcitrate 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- traytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of recalcitrate
American and British speakers say recalcitrate in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkælsɪtreɪt/ in the US and /rɪˈkælsɪtreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KAL-sih-trayt.
What does recalcitrate mean?
- To kick back; to kick against anything.
- To express repugnance or opposition.
Questions about saying recalcitrate
How do you pronounce recalcitrate?
Say rih-KAL-sih-trayt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkælsɪtreɪt/. In British English it is /rɪˈkælsɪtreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recalcitrate?
Recalcitrate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAL). Broken into parts: rih · KAL · sih · trayt.
Do Americans and Brits say recalcitrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkælsɪtreɪt/ and the British form is /rɪˈkælsɪtreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.