How to pronounce recount
Say it like rih-KOWNT. Recount has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWNT).
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- rih
- KOWNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recount 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.
- KOWNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of recount
American and British speakers say recount in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkaʊnt/ in the US and /rɪˈkaʊnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KOWNT.
What does recount mean?
- To tell; narrate; to relate in detail.“The old man recounted the tale of how he caught the big fish.”
- To rehearse; to enumerate.“to recount one's blessings”
- Narration, account, description, rendering.
- A counting again, as of votes.
Where does recount come from?
From Old Northern French and Anglo-Norman recunter, variant of Old French reconter.
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Words that rhyme with recount
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Questions about saying recount
How do you pronounce recount?
Say rih-KOWNT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkaʊnt/. In British English it is /rɪˈkaʊnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recount?
Recount has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWNT). Broken into parts: rih · KOWNT.
Do Americans and Brits say recount the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkaʊnt/ and the British form is /rɪˈkaʊnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.