How to pronounce recessionary
Say it like ree-SESH-uh-ner-ee. Recessionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
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US American/riˈsɛʃəˌnɛri/ree-SESH-uh-ner-ee
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- ree
- SESH
- uh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recessionary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does recessionary mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to a recession.
Where does recessionary come from?
From recession + -ary.
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Questions about saying recessionary
How do you pronounce recessionary?
Say ree-SESH-uh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /riˈsɛʃəˌnɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recessionary?
Recessionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: ree · SESH · uh · ner · ee.