How to pronounce recognizably
Say it like REK-ug-ny-zuh-blee. Recognizably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- ug
- ny
- zuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recognizably 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of recognizably
American and British speakers say recognizably in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzəbli/ in the US and /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-ug-ny-zuh-blee.
What does recognizably mean?
- in a recognizable manner“The body was badly burned, but still recognizably human.”
Where does recognizably come from?
From recognizable + -ly.
Questions about saying recognizably
How do you pronounce recognizably?
Say REK-ug-ny-zuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzəbli/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recognizably?
Recognizably has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · ug · ny · zuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say recognizably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzəbli/ and the British form is /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.