How to pronounce recoils
Say it like ree-KOYLZ. Recoils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOYLZ).
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- ree
- KOYLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recoils 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.
- KOYLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of recoils
American and British speakers say recoils in essentially the same way: /riˈkɔɪlz/ in the US and /riˈkɔɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-KOYLZ.
What does recoils mean?
- plural of recoil How to pronounce recoil
- third-person singular simple present indicative of recoil How to pronounce recoil
Questions about saying recoils
How do you pronounce recoils?
Say ree-KOYLZ. The American pronunciation is /riˈkɔɪlz/. In British English it is /riˈkɔɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recoils?
Recoils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOYLZ). Broken into parts: ree · KOYLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say recoils the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈkɔɪlz/ and the British form is /riˈkɔɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.