How to pronounce recision
Say it like rih-SIZH-un. Recision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH).
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- rih
- SIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recision 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.
- SIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recision
American and British speakers say recision in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsɪʒən/ in the US and /rɪˈsɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SIZH-un.
What does recision mean?
- The act of cutting off.
Where does recision come from?
From Latin recisio, from recidere, recisum (“to cut off”).
Words that rhyme with recision
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recision.
Questions about saying recision
How do you pronounce recision?
Say rih-SIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɪʒən/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recision?
Recision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH). Broken into parts: rih · SIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say recision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsɪʒən/ and the British form is /rɪˈsɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.