How to pronounce recollecting
Say it like rek-uh-LEK-ting. Recollecting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- rek
- uh
- LEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recollecting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recollecting
American and British speakers say recollecting in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-uh-LEK-ting.
What does recollecting mean?
- present participle and gerund of recollect How to pronounce recollect
Words that rhyme with recollecting
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Questions about saying recollecting
How do you pronounce recollecting?
Say rek-uh-LEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recollecting?
Recollecting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: rek · uh · LEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say recollecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.