How to pronounce recounts
Say it like ree-KOWNTS. Recounts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWNTS).
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- ree
- KOWNTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recounts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KOWNTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of recounts
American and British speakers say recounts in essentially the same way: /ˌriˈkaʊnts/ in the US and /ˌriːˈkaʊnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-KOWNTS.
What does recounts mean?
- plural of recount How to pronounce recount
- third-person singular simple present indicative of recount How to pronounce recount
Questions about saying recounts
How do you pronounce recounts?
Say ree-KOWNTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˈkaʊnts/. In British English it is /ˌriːˈkaʊnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recounts?
Recounts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWNTS). Broken into parts: ree · KOWNTS.
Do Americans and Brits say recounts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌriˈkaʊnts/ and the British form is /ˌriːˈkaʊnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.