To pronounce "recent", say REC-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹiːsənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹiːsənt/
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"recent" has 2 syllables: rec-ent. It rhymes with decent and indecent, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Recent" has 2 syllables: rec · ent.
The IPA transcription of "recent" is /ˈɹiːsənt/.
Recent: Having happened a short while ago.
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