How to pronounce recordings
Say it like rih-KOR-dingz. Recordings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- rih
- KOR
- dingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recordings 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.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recordings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KAW-dingz.
What does recordings mean?
- plural of recording How to pronounce recording
Questions about saying recordings
How do you pronounce recordings?
Say rih-KOR-dingz. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkɔrdɪŋz/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recordings?
Recordings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: rih · KOR · dingz.
Is recordings 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 /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋz/ (rih-KAW-dingz).