How to pronounce rerecognition
Say it like ree-rek-ug-NISH-un. Rerecognition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NISH).
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- ree
- rek
- ug
- NISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rerecognition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rerecognition
American and British speakers say rerecognition in essentially the same way: /riˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ in the US and /riːˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-rek-ug-NISH-un.
What does rerecognition mean?
- A resumed or additional recognition, especially after a lapse or pause.
Where does rerecognition come from?
From re- + recognition.
Words that rhyme with rerecognition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rerecognition.
Questions about saying rerecognition
How do you pronounce rerecognition?
Say ree-rek-ug-NISH-un. The American pronunciation is /riˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/. In British English it is /riːˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rerecognition?
Rerecognition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NISH). Broken into parts: ree · rek · ug · NISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say rerecognition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/ and the British form is /riːˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.