How to pronounce recipients
Say it like rih-SIP-ee-unts. Recipients has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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US American/rɪˈsɪpiənts/rih-SIP-ee-unts
UK British/rɪˈsɪpɪənts/rih-SIP-eernts
- rih
- SIP
- ee
- unts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recipients 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.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recipients
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: rih-SIP-eernts.
What does recipients mean?
noun
- plural of recipient How to pronounce recipient
Questions about saying recipients
How do you pronounce recipients?
Say rih-SIP-ee-unts. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɪpiənts/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɪpɪənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recipients?
Recipients has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: rih · SIP · ee · unts.
Is recipients pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /rɪˈsɪpɪənts/ (rih-SIP-eernts).