How to pronounce recover
Say it like rih-KUHV-er. Recover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHV).
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- rih
- KUHV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recover 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.
- KUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of recover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-KUHV-uh.
What does recover mean?
- get or find back; recover the use of“She regained control of herself”“She found her voice and replied quickly”
- get over an illness or shock“The patient is recuperating”
- regain a former condition after a financial loss“We expect the stocks to recover to $2.90”“The company managed to recuperate”
Where does recover come from?
The noun is from Middle English recover, from the verb.
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Words that rhyme with recover
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Questions about saying recover
How do you pronounce recover?
Say rih-KUHV-er. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkʌvɚ/. In British English it is /rɪˈkʌvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recover?
Recover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHV). Broken into parts: rih · KUHV · er.
Is recover pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈkʌvə/ (rih-KUHV-uh).