How to pronounce recognition
Say it like rek-ug-NISH-un. Recognition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH).
- rek
- ug
- NISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recognition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recognition
American and British speakers say recognition in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-ug-NISH-un.
What does recognition mean?
- The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity).“He looked at her for ten full minutes before recognition dawned.”
- Acceptance as valid or true.“The law was a recognition of their civil rights.”
- Official acceptance of the status of a new government by that of another country.
Where does recognition come from?
Inherited from Middle English recognicion, from Middle French recognicion, recognition and its etymon Latin recognitiōnem (accusative of recognitiō), from recognitus, past participle of recognōscere.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with recognition
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Questions about saying recognition
How do you pronounce recognition?
Say rek-ug-NISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recognition?
Recognition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH). Broken into parts: rek · ug · NISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say recognition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.