How to pronounce recent
Say it like REE-sunt. Recent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
- REE
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recent 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.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recent
American and British speakers say recent in essentially the same way: /ˈrisənt/ in the US and /ˈriːsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-sunt.
What does recent mean?
- Having happened a short while ago.
- Up-to-date; not old-fashioned or dated.
- Having done something a short while ago that distinguishes them as what they are called.“The cause has several hundred recent donors.”
- A recently viewed or accessed item.
Where does recent come from?
Borrowed from Latin recēns (genitive recentis).
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Words that rhyme with recent
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Questions about saying recent
How do you pronounce recent?
Say REE-sunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrisənt/. In British English it is /ˈriːsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recent?
Recent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · sunt.
Do Americans and Brits say recent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrisənt/ and the British form is /ˈriːsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.