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