How to pronounce recoiled
Say it like ree-KOYLD. Recoiled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOYLD).
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- ree
- KOYLD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recoiled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KOYLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of recoiled
American and British speakers say recoiled in essentially the same way: /riˈkɔɪld/ in the US and /riˈkɔɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-KOYLD.
What does recoiled mean?
- past participle of recoil How to pronounce recoil
Words that rhyme with recoiled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recoiled.
Questions about saying recoiled
How do you pronounce recoiled?
Say ree-KOYLD. The American pronunciation is /riˈkɔɪld/. In British English it is /riˈkɔɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recoiled?
Recoiled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOYLD). Broken into parts: ree · KOYLD.
Do Americans and Brits say recoiled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈkɔɪld/ and the British form is /riˈkɔɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.