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