How to pronounce recognizance
Say it like rih-KAH-nuh-zuns. Recognizance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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US American/rɪˈkɑnəzəns/rih-KAH-nuh-zuns
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- rih
- KAH
- nuh
- zuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recognizance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does recognizance mean?
noun
- A form of bail; a promise made by the accused to the court that they will attend all required judicial proceedings and will not engage in further illegal activity or other prohibited conduct as set by the court.“The defendant was released on his own recognizance.”
- A token; a symbol; a pledge.
- An acknowledgment of a person or thing; an avowal; a profession; a recognition.
Where does recognizance come from?
From Middle English reconisaunce, from Old French reconissance.
Questions about saying recognizance
How do you pronounce recognizance?
Say rih-KAH-nuh-zuns. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɑnəzəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recognizance?
Recognizance has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: rih · KAH · nuh · zuns.