How to pronounce recitatives
Say it like res-uh-tuh-TEEVZ. Recitatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEEVZ).
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- res
- uh
- tuh
- TEEVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recitatives 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEEVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of recitatives
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: res-uh-tuh-TEEVZ.
What does recitatives mean?
- plural of recitative How to pronounce recitative
Words that rhyme with recitatives
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recitatives.
Questions about saying recitatives
How do you pronounce recitatives?
Say res-uh-tuh-TEEVZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛsətəˈtivz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛsətəˈtiːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recitatives?
Recitatives has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEEVZ). Broken into parts: res · uh · tuh · TEEVZ.
Is recitatives 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 /ˌrɛsətəˈtiːvz/ (res-uh-tuh-TEEVZ).