How to pronounce record
Say it like REK-erd. Record has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
- REK
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Noun: 'REK-erd' (a record). Verb: 'rih-KORD' (to record).
Record pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of record
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REK-awd.
Other ways to say record
Record also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ruh-KORD /rəˈkɔrd/
- rih-KORD /rɪˈkɔrd/
What does record mean?
- An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.“The person had a record of the interview so she could review her notes.”
- Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference.“We have no record of you making this payment to us.”
- A music album; broadly, any music released as a single, EP, etc.
- Enough to break previous records and set a new one; world-class; historic.
- To make a record of information.“I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations.”
- To make an audio or video recording of.“Within a week they had recorded both the song and the video for it.”
- To give legal status to by making an official public record.“When the deed was recorded, we officially owned the house.”
Where does record come from?
From Middle English recorde, borrowed from Old French record, from recorder.
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Words that rhyme with record
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Questions about saying record
How do you pronounce record?
Say REK-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkɚd/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in record?
Record has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · erd.
Is record 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 /ˈrɛkɔːd/ (REK-awd).