How to pronounce recency
Say it like REE-sun-see. Recency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- sun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of recency
American and British speakers say recency in essentially the same way: /ˈrisənsi/ in the US and /ˈriːsənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-sun-see.
What does recency mean?
- The property of being recent; newness.“Due to its recency, there are no used parts available for this model.”
Where does recency come from?
From Latin recentia, from recens, equivalent to recent + -cy.
Words that rhyme with recency
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recency.
Questions about saying recency
How do you pronounce recency?
Say REE-sun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈrisənsi/. In British English it is /ˈriːsənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recency?
Recency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · sun · see.
Do Americans and Brits say recency the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrisənsi/ and the British form is /ˈriːsənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.