How to pronounce recounted
Say it like rih-KOWN-tid. Recounted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN).
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- rih
- KOWN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recounted 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.
- KOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recounted
American and British speakers say recounted in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/ in the US and /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KOWN-tid.
What does recounted mean?
- simple past and past participle of recount How to pronounce recount
Words that rhyme with recounted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recounted.
Questions about saying recounted
How do you pronounce recounted?
Say rih-KOWN-tid. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/. In British English it is /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recounted?
Recounted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN). Broken into parts: rih · KOWN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say recounted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/ and the British form is /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.