How to pronounce recollect
Say it like rek-uh-LEKT. Recollect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEKT).
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- rek
- uh
- LEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recollect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of recollect
American and British speakers say recollect in essentially the same way: /rɛkəˈlɛkt/ in the US and /rɛkəˈlɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-uh-LEKT.
What does recollect mean?
- To recall; to collect one's thoughts again, especially about past events.“I remember the concert clearly, but I can't recollect why I had decided to go there.”
- To compose oneself.
Where does recollect come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin recollectus (“remembered, composed”), from Latin recolligo (“gather again, recover”).
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Words that rhyme with recollect
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Questions about saying recollect
How do you pronounce recollect?
Say rek-uh-LEKT. The American pronunciation is /rɛkəˈlɛkt/. In British English it is /rɛkəˈlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recollect?
Recollect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEKT). Broken into parts: rek · uh · LEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say recollect the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛkəˈlɛkt/ and the British form is /rɛkəˈlɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.