How to pronounce recantation
Say it like rek-un-TAY-shun. Recantation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- rek
- un
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recantation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay 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 recantation
American and British speakers say recantation in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkənˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛkənˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-un-TAY-shun.
What does recantation mean?
- The act of recanting or something recanted.
Where does recantation come from?
From recant + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with recantation
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Questions about saying recantation
How do you pronounce recantation?
Say rek-un-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkənˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkənˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recantation?
Recantation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: rek · un · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say recantation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkənˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkənˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.