How to pronounce recordkeeping
Say it like REK-erd-kee-ping. Recordkeeping has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrɛkɚdˌkipɪŋ/REK-erd-kee-ping
UK British/ˈrɛkədˌkiːpɪŋ/REK-ud-kee-ping
- REK
- erd
- kee
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recordkeeping 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.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recordkeeping
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REK-ud-kee-ping.
What does recordkeeping mean?
noun
- The creation, collection and management of records, especially of a business or governmental nature.
Where does recordkeeping come from?
From record + keeping.
Questions about saying recordkeeping
How do you pronounce recordkeeping?
Say REK-erd-kee-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkɚdˌkipɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkədˌkiːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recordkeeping?
Recordkeeping has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · erd · kee · ping.
Is recordkeeping 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 /ˈrɛkədˌkiːpɪŋ/ (REK-ud-kee-ping).