How to pronounce recitationist
Say it like res-ih-TAY-shuh-nist. Recitationist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- res
- ih
- TAY
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recitationist 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recitationist
American and British speakers say recitationist in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃənɪst/ in the US and /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: res-ih-TAY-shuh-nist.
What does recitationist mean?
- One who gives a recitation; a public reciter.
Where does recitationist come from?
From recitation + -ist.
Words that rhyme with recitationist
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Questions about saying recitationist
How do you pronounce recitationist?
Say res-ih-TAY-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃənɪst/. In British English it is /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recitationist?
Recitationist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: res · ih · TAY · shuh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say recitationist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃənɪst/ and the British form is /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.