How to pronounce recombination
Say it like ree-kahm-bih-NAY-shun. Recombination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY).
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- ree
- kahm
- bih
- NAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recombination pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kahmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recombination
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ree-kom-bih-NAY-shun.
What does recombination mean?
- Combination a second or subsequent time.
- The formation of genetic combinations in offspring that are not present in the parents.
- The reverse of dissociation.
Where does recombination come from?
From re- + combination.
Words that rhyme with recombination
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recombination.
- information
- education
- situation
- association
- population
- station
- administration
- operation
- organization
- application
Questions about saying recombination
How do you pronounce recombination?
Say ree-kahm-bih-NAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /riˌkɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/. In British English it is /riˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recombination?
Recombination has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAY). Broken into parts: ree · kahm · bih · NAY · shun.
Is recombination pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /riˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ (ree-kom-bih-NAY-shun).