How to pronounce recommend
Say it like rek-uh-MEND. Recommend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEND).
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- rek
- uh
- MEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recommend 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.
- MENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of recommend
American and British speakers say recommend in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/ in the US and /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-uh-MEND.
What does recommend mean?
- push for something“The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day”
- express a good opinion of
- make attractive or acceptable“Honesty recommends any person”
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Words that rhyme with recommend
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Questions about saying recommend
How do you pronounce recommend?
Say rek-uh-MEND. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recommend?
Recommend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEND). Broken into parts: rek · uh · MEND.
Do Americans and Brits say recommend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.