How to pronounce recommended
Say it like rek-uh-MEN-did. Recommended has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- rek
- uh
- MEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recommended 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.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recommended
American and British speakers say recommended in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd/ in the US and /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-uh-MEN-did.
What does recommended mean?
- That one recommends (often by a person, community, or authoritative body).“recommended daily allowance”
- simple past and past participle of recommend How to pronounce recommend
Words that rhyme with recommended
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Questions about saying recommended
How do you pronounce recommended?
Say rek-uh-MEN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recommended?
Recommended has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: rek · uh · MEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say recommended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.