How to Pronounce Recalcitrant

To pronounce "recalcitrant", say REC-alc-itr-ant — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

recalcitrant

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Syllables

12

Letters

/ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “recalcitrant”

"recalcitrant" has 4 syllables: rec-alc-itr-ant. It rhymes with calcitrant, if that helps it stick.

What does recalcitrant mean?

noun

  1. A person who is recalcitrant.

adjective

  1. Marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.
  2. Unwilling to cooperate socially.

Synonyms

adversarialintransigentobstreperousstubbornunrulyargumentativedisobedient

Antonyms

amenablecooperativeeagerorthodoxcompliantobedient

Words that rhyme with recalcitrant

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calcitrant

Related words

refractorydefiantintractablestubborndiehardintransigentreluctantobstinate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recalcitrant"?▾

"Recalcitrant" has 4 syllables: rec · alc · itr · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "recalcitrant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recalcitrant" is /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/.

What does "recalcitrant" mean?▾

Recalcitrant: A person who is recalcitrant.

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