How to pronounce recital
Say it like ruh-SY-tul. Recital has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- ruh
- SY
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recital 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recital
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ruh-SY-tul.
What does recital mean?
- The act of reciting (the repetition of something that has been memorized); rehearsal
- The act of telling the order of events of something in detail the order of events; narration.
- That which is recited; a story, narration, account.
Where does recital come from?
From recite + -al.
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Words that rhyme with recital
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Questions about saying recital
How do you pronounce recital?
Say ruh-SY-tul. The American pronunciation is /rəˈsaɪtəl/. In British English it is /rəˈsaɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recital?
Recital has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: ruh · SY · tul.
Is recital pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /rəˈsaɪtəl/ (ruh-SY-tul).