How to pronounce recto
Say it like REK-toh. Recto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recto 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of recto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: REK-toh.
What does recto mean?
- The front side of a flat object which is to be examined visually, as for reading, such as a sheet, leaf, coin or medal.
- The right-hand page of a book of a script which reads from left to right, usually having an odd page number.
- A writ of right.
Where does recto come from?
Borrowed from Latin rēctō foliō (“on the right leaf, on the right page”), the ablative case of the Latin rēctus (“right”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- verso
- flipside
Questions about saying recto
How do you pronounce recto?
Say REK-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛktoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛktəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recto?
Recto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · toh.
Is recto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrɛktəʊ/ (REK-toh).