How to pronounce recognises
Say it like REK-ug-ny-ziz. Recognises has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- ug
- ny
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recognises 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.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recognises
American and British speakers say recognises in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzɪz/ in the US and /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-ug-ny-ziz.
What does recognises mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of recognize How to pronounce recognise
Questions about saying recognises
How do you pronounce recognises?
Say REK-ug-ny-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recognises?
Recognises has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · ug · ny · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say recognises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.