How to pronounce recriminate
Say it like rih-krim-ih-NAYT. Recriminate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAYT).
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- rih
- krim
- ih
- NAYT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recriminate 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.
- krimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of recriminate
American and British speakers say recriminate in essentially the same way: /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪt/ in the US and /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-krim-ih-NAYT.
What does recriminate mean?
- To accuse in return, state an accusation in return, make a countercharge.“Tom said Harry had lied, and Harry recriminated by saying Tom had manipulated him.”
Where does recriminate come from?
From Latin recrīminātus, past participle of recrīminō.
Words that rhyme with recriminate
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Questions about saying recriminate
How do you pronounce recriminate?
Say rih-krim-ih-NAYT. The American pronunciation is /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪt/. In British English it is /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recriminate?
Recriminate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAYT). Broken into parts: rih · krim · ih · NAYT.
Do Americans and Brits say recriminate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪt/ and the British form is /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.