How to pronounce recounting
Say it like rih-KOWN-ting. Recounting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN).
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- rih
- KOWN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recounting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recounting
American and British speakers say recounting in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/ in the US and /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KOWN-ting.
What does recounting mean?
- present participle and gerund of recount How to pronounce recount
- An act in which something is recounted
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Words that rhyme with recounting
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Questions about saying recounting
How do you pronounce recounting?
Say rih-KOWN-ting. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recounting?
Recounting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN). Broken into parts: rih · KOWN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say recounting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/ and the British form is /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.