How to pronounce recourse
Say it like REE-kors. Recourse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈrikɔrs/REE-kors
UK British/rɪˈkɔːs/rih-KAWS
- REE
- kors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recourse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- korsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of recourse
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KAWS.
What does recourse mean?
noun
- The act of seeking assistance or advice.
- The use of (someone or something) as a source of help in a difficult situation.
Where does recourse come from?
From Middle English recours (noun) and recoursen (verb), from Old French recours, from Latin recursus, past participle of recurrō.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying recourse
How do you pronounce recourse?
Say REE-kors. The American pronunciation is /ˈrikɔrs/. In British English it is /rɪˈkɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recourse?
Recourse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · kors.
Is recourse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /rɪˈkɔːs/ (rih-KAWS).