How to pronounce recidivous
Say it like rih-SID-ih-vus. Recidivous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- rih
- SID
- ih
- vus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recidivous 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.
- 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.
- vusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recidivous
American and British speakers say recidivous in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsɪdɪvəs/ in the US and /rɪˈsɪdɪvəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SID-ih-vus.
What does recidivous mean?
- Prone to relapse into immoral or antisocial behavior.
- Recurring (of a disease or another medical problem).
Where does recidivous come from?
Adapted borrowing of Latin recidīvus (“returning, recurring”) + -ous, from recidō (“fall back”).
Questions about saying recidivous
How do you pronounce recidivous?
Say rih-SID-ih-vus. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɪdɪvəs/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɪdɪvəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recidivous?
Recidivous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: rih · SID · ih · vus.
Do Americans and Brits say recidivous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsɪdɪvəs/ and the British form is /rɪˈsɪdɪvəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.