To pronounce "recessionary", say REC-ess-ion-ary — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
recessionary
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REC-ess-ion-ary
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"recessionary" has 4 syllables: rec-ess-ion-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.
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"Recessionary" has 4 syllables: rec · ess · ion · ary.
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