How to pronounce recruit
Say it like ruh-KROOT. Recruit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROOT).
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- ruh
- KROOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recruit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KROOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of recruit
American and British speakers say recruit in essentially the same way: /rəˈkrut/ in the US and /rɪˈkruːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KROOT.
What does recruit mean?
- register formally as a participant or member“The party recruited many new members”
- seek to employ“The lab director recruited an able crew of assistants”
- cause to assemble or enlist in the military“raise an army”“recruit new soldiers”
- a recently enlisted soldier
- any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
Where does recruit come from?
From French recruter (as a verb).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with recruit
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Questions about saying recruit
How do you pronounce recruit?
Say ruh-KROOT. The American pronunciation is /rəˈkrut/. In British English it is /rɪˈkruːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recruit?
Recruit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROOT). Broken into parts: ruh · KROOT.
Do Americans and Brits say recruit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈkrut/ and the British form is /rɪˈkruːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.