How to pronounce recollected
Say it like rek-uh-LEK-tid. Recollected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- rek
- uh
- LEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recollected pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recollected
American and British speakers say recollected in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪd/ in the US and /ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-uh-LEK-tid.
What does recollected mean?
- simple past and past participle of recollect How to pronounce recollect
Words that rhyme with recollected
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Questions about saying recollected
How do you pronounce recollected?
Say rek-uh-LEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪd/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recollected?
Recollected has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: rek · uh · LEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say recollected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪd/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.