How to pronounce unrecognized
Say it like un-REK-ug-nyzd. Unrecognized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK).
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- un
- REK
- ug
- nyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrecognized pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of unrecognized
American and British speakers say unrecognized in essentially the same way: /ənˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/ in the US and /ənˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-REK-ug-nyzd.
What does unrecognized mean?
- Not matched in memory.
- Not acknowledged; not granted recognition.
Where does unrecognized come from?
From un- + recognized.
Questions about saying unrecognized
How do you pronounce unrecognized?
Say un-REK-ug-nyzd. The American pronunciation is /ənˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/. In British English it is /ənˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrecognized?
Unrecognized has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REK). Broken into parts: un · REK · ug · nyzd.
Do Americans and Brits say unrecognized the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/ and the British form is /ənˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.