How to pronounce recite
Say it like ruh-SYTE. Recite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYTE).
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- ruh
- SYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of recite
American and British speakers say recite in essentially the same way: /rəˈsaɪt/ in the US and /rəˈsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-SYTE.
What does recite mean?
- To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience.“Janice is able to recite pi to 100 decimals.”
- To list or enumerate something.
- To deliver a recitation.
- Alternative spelling of re-cite (which is the preferred spelling, to avoid needless homography).
Where does recite come from?
From Middle English reciten, from Old French reciter, from Latin recitō.
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Words that rhyme with recite
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Questions about saying recite
How do you pronounce recite?
Say ruh-SYTE. The American pronunciation is /rəˈsaɪt/. In British English it is /rəˈsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recite?
Recite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYTE). Broken into parts: ruh · SYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say recite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈsaɪt/ and the British form is /rəˈsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.