How to pronounce recalculation
Say it like ree-kal-kyuh-LAY-shun. Recalculation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
- ree
- kal
- kyuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recalculation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recalculation
American and British speakers say recalculation in essentially the same way: /riˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /riˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-kal-kyuh-LAY-shun.
What does recalculation mean?
- The act of recalculating; a second or subsequent calculation.
Where does recalculation come from?
From re- + calculation.
Words that rhyme with recalculation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recalculation.
Questions about saying recalculation
How do you pronounce recalculation?
Say ree-kal-kyuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /riˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /riˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recalculation?
Recalculation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: ree · kal · kyuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say recalculation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /riˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.