How to Pronounce Recension

To pronounce "recension", say REC-ens-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɪ̈ˈsɛnʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ɹɪ̈ˈsɛnʃ(ə)n/

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💡 Tip for remembering “recension”

"recension" has 3 syllables: rec-ens-ion.

What does recension mean?

noun

  1. A census, an enumeration, a review, a survey.
  2. A critical revision of a text.

Related words

reviewagereviewalreviewsurveycensusreckoningaccountrecountal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recension"?▾

"Recension" has 3 syllables: rec · ens · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "recension"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recension" is /ɹɪ̈ˈsɛnʃ(ə)n/.

What does "recension" mean?▾

Recension: A census, an enumeration, a review, a survey.

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