How to pronounce recognisable
Say it like REK-ug-ny-zuh-bul. Recognisable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- ug
- ny
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recognisable 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.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recognisable
American and British speakers say recognisable in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ in the US and /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-ug-ny-zuh-bul.
What does recognisable mean?
- Able to be recognized.
Where does recognisable come from?
From recognize + -able.
Words that rhyme with recognisable
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Words that sound like recognisable
Questions about saying recognisable
How do you pronounce recognisable?
Say REK-ug-ny-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recognisable?
Recognisable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · ug · ny · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say recognisable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as recognisable?
Recognisable sounds the same as recognizable in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.