How to pronounce recitations
Say it like res-ih-TAY-shunz. Recitations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- res
- ih
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recitations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recitations
American and British speakers say recitations in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: res-ih-TAY-shunz.
What does recitations mean?
- plural of recitation How to pronounce recitation
Words that rhyme with recitations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recitations.
Questions about saying recitations
How do you pronounce recitations?
Say res-ih-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recitations?
Recitations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: res · ih · TAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say recitations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌrɛsɪˈteɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.