How to pronounce recall
Say it like rih-KAWL. Recall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAWL).
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- rih
- KAWL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recall 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.
- KAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of recall
American and British speakers say recall in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkɔl/ in the US and /rɪˈkɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KAWL.
Other ways to say recall
Recall also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- REE-kawl /ˈriˌkɔl/
What does recall mean?
- recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection“I can't remember saying any such thing”“I can't think what her last name was”
- go back to something earlier“This harks back to a previous remark of his”
- call to mind“His words echoed John F. Kennedy”
- a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair)
- a call to return“the recall of our ambassador”
- a bugle call that signals troops to return
Where does recall come from?
From re- + call, probably modeled on Latin revocāre, French rappeler, English withcall.
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Words that rhyme with recall
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Questions about saying recall
How do you pronounce recall?
Say rih-KAWL. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɔl/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recall?
Recall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAWL). Broken into parts: rih · KAWL.
Do Americans and Brits say recall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkɔl/ and the British form is /rɪˈkɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.