How to pronounce recommerce
Say it like rih-KOM-ers. Recommerce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM).
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- rih
- KOM
- ers
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recommerce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ersKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of recommerce
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rih-KOM-us.
What does recommerce mean?
- The selling of previously owned, new or used products, mainly electronic devices or media such as books, through physical or online distribution channels to buyers who repair, if necessary, then reuse, recycle or resell them.
Where does recommerce come from?
From re- + commerce.
Questions about saying recommerce
How do you pronounce recommerce?
Say rih-KOM-ers. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɑmɚs/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɒməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recommerce?
Recommerce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM). Broken into parts: rih · KOM · ers.
Is recommerce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈkɒməs/ (rih-KOM-us).