How to pronounce rectenna
Say it like rek-TEN-uh. Rectenna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
- rek
- TEN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rectenna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rectenna
American and British speakers say rectenna in essentially the same way: /rɛkˈtɛnə/ in the US and /rɛkˈtɛnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: rek-TEN-uh.
What does rectenna mean?
- A special type of antenna that converts microwave energy into direct current electricity.
Where does rectenna come from?
Blend of rectifying + antenna.
Words that rhyme with rectenna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rectenna.
Questions about saying rectenna
How do you pronounce rectenna?
Say rek-TEN-uh. The American pronunciation is /rɛkˈtɛnə/. In British English it is /rɛkˈtɛnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rectenna?
Rectenna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: rek · TEN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say rectenna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛkˈtɛnə/ and the British form is /rɛkˈtɛnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.