How to pronounce recitation
Say it like res-uh-TAY-shun. Recitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- res
- uh
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recitation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- resGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recitation
American and British speakers say recitation in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛsəˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: res-ih-TAY-shun.
What does recitation mean?
- The act of publicly reciting something previously memorized.
- The material recited.
- A regularly scheduled class, in a school, in which discussion occurs of the material covered in a parallel lecture.
Where does recitation come from?
Borrowed from Middle French récitation, from Latin recitatio, equivalent to recite + -ation.
Words that rhyme with recitation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recitation.
Questions about saying recitation
How do you pronounce recitation?
Say res-uh-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛsəˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recitation?
Recitation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: res · uh · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say recitation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛsəˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.