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How to pronounce recesser

Say it like rih-SES-er. Recesser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).

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US American/rɪˈsɛsər/rih-SES-er
UK British/rɪˈsɛsə/rih-SES-uh
  • rih
  • SES
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Recesser pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  3. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of recesser

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: rih-SES-uh.

What does recesser mean?

noun
  1. One that recesses.

Where does recesser come from?

From recess + -er.

Words that rhyme with recesser

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recesser.

Questions about saying recesser

How do you pronounce recesser?

Say rih-SES-er. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɛsər/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɛsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in recesser?

Recesser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: rih · SES · er.

Is recesser pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈsɛsə/ (rih-SES-uh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).