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