How to pronounce recidivist
Say it like ruh-SID-ih-vist. Recidivist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- ruh
- SID
- ih
- vist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recidivist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vistGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recidivist
American and British speakers say recidivist in essentially the same way: /rəˈsɪdɪˌvɪst/ in the US and /rəˈsɪdɪˌvɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-SID-ih-vist.
What does recidivist mean?
- One who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits.
- Tending to fall back into prior habits, especially criminal habits.
Where does recidivist come from?
From French récidiviste, from Latin recidīvus (“returning, recurring”).
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Questions about saying recidivist
How do you pronounce recidivist?
Say ruh-SID-ih-vist. The American pronunciation is /rəˈsɪdɪˌvɪst/. In British English it is /rəˈsɪdɪˌvɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recidivist?
Recidivist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: ruh · SID · ih · vist.
Do Americans and Brits say recidivist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈsɪdɪˌvɪst/ and the British form is /rəˈsɪdɪˌvɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.