How to pronounce recreancy
Say it like REK-ree-un-see. Recreancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- ree
- un
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recreancy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of recreancy
American and British speakers say recreancy in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛkriənsi/ in the US and /ˈrɛkriənsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-ree-un-see.
What does recreancy mean?
- The quality or state of being recreant; shameful cowardice; perfidy.
Questions about saying recreancy
How do you pronounce recreancy?
Say REK-ree-un-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkriənsi/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkriənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recreancy?
Recreancy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · ree · un · see.
Do Americans and Brits say recreancy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛkriənsi/ and the British form is /ˈrɛkriənsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.