How to pronounce reckons
Say it like REK-unz. Reckons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reckons 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reckons
American and British speakers say reckons in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛkənz/ in the US and /ˈrɛkənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-unz.
What does reckons mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of reckon How to pronounce reckon
Questions about saying reckons
How do you pronounce reckons?
Say REK-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkənz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reckons?
Reckons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say reckons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛkənz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛkənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.