How to pronounce recollections
Say it like rek-uh-LEK-shunz. Recollections has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- rek
- uh
- LEK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recollections 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recollections
American and British speakers say recollections in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃənz/ in the US and /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-uh-LEK-shunz.
What does recollections mean?
- plural of recollection How to pronounce recollection
Words that rhyme with recollections
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recollections.
Questions about saying recollections
How do you pronounce recollections?
Say rek-uh-LEK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recollections?
Recollections has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: rek · uh · LEK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say recollections the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.