How to pronounce recant
Say it like ree-KANT. Recant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KANT).
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- ree
- KANT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recant 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.
- KANTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does recant mean?
- To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.“Convince me that I am wrong, and I will recant.”
- To give a new cant (slant, angle) to something, in particular railway track on a curve.
Where does recant come from?
First attested in 1535, from Latin recantare (“to sing back, reecho, sing again, repeat in singing, recant, recall, revoke, charm back or away”), from re- (“back”) + canto (“to chant, to sing”), frequentative of cano.
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Words that rhyme with recant
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Questions about saying recant
How do you pronounce recant?
Say ree-KANT. The American pronunciation is /riˈkænt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recant?
Recant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KANT). Broken into parts: ree · KANT.