How to pronounce recoveries
Say it like rih-KUHV-uh-reez. Recoveries has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHV).
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- rih
- KUHV
- uh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recoveries 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of recoveries
American and British speakers say recoveries in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkʌvəriz/ in the US and /rɪˈkʌvəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KUHV-uh-reez.
What does recoveries mean?
- plural of recovery How to pronounce recovery
Questions about saying recoveries
How do you pronounce recoveries?
Say rih-KUHV-uh-reez. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkʌvəriz/. In British English it is /rɪˈkʌvəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recoveries?
Recoveries has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHV). Broken into parts: rih · KUHV · uh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say recoveries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkʌvəriz/ and the British form is /rɪˈkʌvəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.