How to pronounce recordation
Say it like rek-er-DAY-shun. Recordation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
- rek
- er
- DAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recordation 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recordation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rek-uh-DAY-shun.
What does recordation mean?
- The act of giving legal status to a document by making it an official public record.
Where does recordation come from?
From Old French recordacion (“record, memory”), from Latin recordatio.
Words that rhyme with recordation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recordation.
Questions about saying recordation
How do you pronounce recordation?
Say rek-er-DAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛkərˈdeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛkəˈdeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recordation?
Recordation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: rek · er · DAY · shun.
Is recordation 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 /ˌrɛkəˈdeɪʃən/ (rek-uh-DAY-shun).