How to pronounce recitals
Say it like rih-SY-tulz. Recitals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- rih
- SY
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recitals 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recitals
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-SY-tulz.
What does recitals mean?
- plural of recital How to pronounce recital
Words that rhyme with recitals
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recitals.
Questions about saying recitals
How do you pronounce recitals?
Say rih-SY-tulz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsaɪtəlz/. In British English it is /rɪˈsaɪtəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recitals?
Recitals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: rih · SY · tulz.
Is recitals 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 /rɪˈsaɪtəlz/ (rih-SY-tulz).