How to pronounce recusal
Say it like rih-KYOO-zul. Recusal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- rih
- KYOO
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recusal 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of recusal
American and British speakers say recusal in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkjuzəl/ in the US and /rɪˈkjuːzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KYOO-zul.
What does recusal mean?
- An act of recusing; removing oneself from a decision/judgment because of a conflict of interest.
Where does recusal come from?
From recuse + -al.
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Words that rhyme with recusal
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Questions about saying recusal
How do you pronounce recusal?
Say rih-KYOO-zul. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkjuzəl/. In British English it is /rɪˈkjuːzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recusal?
Recusal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: rih · KYOO · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say recusal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkjuzəl/ and the British form is /rɪˈkjuːzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.