How to pronounce recited
Say it like ruh-SY-tid. Recited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- ruh
- SY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recited 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recited
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ruh-SY-tid.
What does recited mean?
- simple past and past participle of recite How to pronounce recite
Words that rhyme with recited
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Questions about saying recited
How do you pronounce recited?
Say ruh-SY-tid. The American pronunciation is /rəˈsaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /rəˈsaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recited?
Recited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: ruh · SY · tid.
Is recited 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 /rəˈsaɪtɪd/ (ruh-SY-tid).