How to pronounce reciprocates
Say it like rih-SIP-ruh-kayts. Reciprocates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- rih
- SIP
- ruh
- kayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reciprocates 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of reciprocates
American and British speakers say reciprocates in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪts/ in the US and /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SIP-ruh-kayts.
What does reciprocates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reciprocate How to pronounce reciprocate
Questions about saying reciprocates
How do you pronounce reciprocates?
Say rih-SIP-ruh-kayts. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪts/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reciprocates?
Reciprocates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: rih · SIP · ruh · kayts.
Do Americans and Brits say reciprocates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪts/ and the British form is /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.