How to Pronounce Recessive

To pronounce "recessive", say REC-ess-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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REC-ess-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “recessive”

"recessive" has 4 syllables: rec-ess-iv-e. It rhymes with impressive and aggressive, if that helps it stick.

What does recessive mean?

noun

  1. A gene that is recessive.

adjective

  1. Going back; receding.
  2. Able to be masked by a dominant allele or trait.

Antonyms

dominant

Words that rhyme with recessive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

impressiveaggressiveexcessiveoppressiveobsessiveexpressiveregressivepossessivecrescivepressivesuccessivedepressive

Related words

implicithiddeninvisibleretiringsubordinatepassiveyieldingsubmissive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recessive"?▾

"Recessive" has 4 syllables: rec · ess · iv · e.

What does "recessive" mean?▾

Recessive: A gene that is recessive.

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