How to pronounce recessions
Say it like rih-SESH-unz. Recessions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
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- rih
- SESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recessions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recessions
American and British speakers say recessions in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsɛʃənz/ in the US and /rɪˈsɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SESH-unz.
What does recessions mean?
- plural of recession How to pronounce recession
Questions about saying recessions
How do you pronounce recessions?
Say rih-SESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɛʃənz/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recessions?
Recessions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: rih · SESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say recessions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsɛʃənz/ and the British form is /rɪˈsɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.