How to pronounce reciting
Say it like ree-SY-ting. Reciting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- ree
- SY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reciting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of reciting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ree-SY-ting.
What does reciting mean?
Words that rhyme with reciting
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Questions about saying reciting
How do you pronounce reciting?
Say ree-SY-ting. The American pronunciation is /riˈsaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /riˈsaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reciting?
Reciting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: ree · SY · ting.
Is reciting 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 /riˈsaɪtɪŋ/ (ree-SY-ting).