How to pronounce recesses
Say it like REE-ses-uz. Recesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
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- REE
- ses
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recesses 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.
- sesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recesses
American and British speakers say recesses in essentially the same way: /ˈrisɛsəz/ in the US and /ˈriːsɛsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REE-ses-uz.
What does recesses mean?
- plural of recess How to pronounce recess
- third-person singular simple present indicative of recess How to pronounce recess
Questions about saying recesses
How do you pronounce recesses?
Say REE-ses-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrisɛsəz/. In British English it is /ˈriːsɛsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recesses?
Recesses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · ses · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say recesses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrisɛsəz/ and the British form is /ˈriːsɛsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.