How to pronounce reckonize
Say it like REK-uh-nyze. Reckonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
- REK
- uh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reckonize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of reckonize
American and British speakers say reckonize in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛkənaɪz/ in the US and /ˈrɛkənaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-uh-nyze.
What does reckonize mean?
- Eggcorn of recognize
Where does reckonize come from?
Reanalysis as reckon + -ize, influenced by the g-less pronunciation of recognize.
Questions about saying reckonize
How do you pronounce reckonize?
Say REK-uh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkənaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reckonize?
Reckonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · uh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say reckonize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛkənaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛkənaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.