How to pronounce recreate
Say it like ree-kree-AYT. Recreate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AYT).
- ree
- kree
- AYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recreate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of recreate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: REK-ree-ayt.
Other ways to say recreate
Recreate also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- REK-ree-ayt /ˈrɛkriˌeɪt/
What does recreate mean?
- To give new life, energy or encouragement (to); to refresh, enliven.
- To enjoy or entertain oneself.
- To take recreation.
- Alternative form of re-create.
Where does recreate come from?
From Middle English recreate, from the participle stem of Latin recreāre (“to restore”), from re- (“re-”) + creāre (“to create”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with recreate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of recreate.
Questions about saying recreate
How do you pronounce recreate?
Say ree-kree-AYT. The American pronunciation is /rikriˈeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkrieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recreate?
Recreate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AYT). Broken into parts: ree · kree · AYT.
Is recreate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈrɛkrieɪt/ (REK-ree-ayt).