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