How to pronounce recommending
Say it like rek-uh-MEN-ding. Recommending has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- rek
- uh
- MEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recommending 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recommending
American and British speakers say recommending in essentially the same way: /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-uh-MEN-ding.
What does recommending mean?
- present participle and gerund of recommend How to pronounce recommend
Words that rhyme with recommending
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Questions about saying recommending
How do you pronounce recommending?
Say rek-uh-MEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recommending?
Recommending has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: rek · uh · MEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say recommending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.