How to pronounce recollects
Say it like rek-uh-LEKTS. Recollects has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEKTS).
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- rek
- uh
- LEKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recollects 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.
- LEKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of recollects
American and British speakers say recollects in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkts/ in the US and /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkts/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-uh-LEKTS.
What does recollects mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of recollect How to pronounce recollect
Words that rhyme with recollects
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Questions about saying recollects
How do you pronounce recollects?
Say rek-uh-LEKTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkts/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recollects?
Recollects has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEKTS). Broken into parts: rek · uh · LEKTS.
Do Americans and Brits say recollects the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkts/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkəˈlɛkts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.