How to Pronounce Recanted

To pronounce "recanted", say REC-ant-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

REC-ant-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “recanted”

"recanted" has 3 syllables: rec-ant-ed. It rhymes with canted and enchanted, if that helps it stick.

What does recanted mean?

verb

  1. To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.

    “Convince me that I am wrong, and I will recant.”

Synonyms

abjuredisavowdisownrecallretractrevoketake backunsay

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Words that rhyme with recanted

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cantedenchantedslanteddisenchantedsupplantedgrantedplantedscantedimplantedchantedtransplantedranted

Related words

retractabjureforswearretractedreversedrevisitedrepentedrepentant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recanted"?▾

"Recanted" has 3 syllables: rec · ant · ed.

What does "recanted" mean?▾

Recanted: To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.

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