How to Pronounce Rec

To pronounce "rec", say REC — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “rec”

"rec" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with check and peck, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wreck, reck, rech — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rec mean?

noun

  1. A recommendation or suggestion.
  2. A recreation ground.

verb

  1. To recommend.
  2. To record.

noun

  1. Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.

Synonyms

leisure

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Words that rhyme with rec

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

checkpeckwreckspeckgeckdeckroughneckwhelkheckseckblechbottleneck

Related words

recreationalreceiptrecommendationreceivablebrokeringrecessbrokerageadr

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rec"?▾

"Rec" has one syllable.

What does "rec" mean?▾

Rec: A recommendation or suggestion.

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