How to pronounce recuperating
Say it like rih-KOO-puh-ray-ting. Recuperating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO).
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- rih
- KOO
- puh
- ray
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recuperating 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.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of recuperating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-KOO-puh-ray-ting.
What does recuperating mean?
- present participle and gerund of recuperate How to pronounce recuperate
Questions about saying recuperating
How do you pronounce recuperating?
Say rih-KOO-puh-ray-ting. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkupəˌreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /rɪˈkuːpəˌreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recuperating?
Recuperating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOO). Broken into parts: rih · KOO · puh · ray · ting.
Is recuperating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /rɪˈkuːpəˌreɪtɪŋ/ (rih-KOO-puh-ray-ting).