How to Pronounce Recidivate

To pronounce "recidivate", say REC-id-iv-at-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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10

Letters

REC-id-iv-at-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “recidivate”

"recidivate" has 5 syllables: rec-id-iv-at-e.

What does recidivate mean?

verb

  1. To return to criminal behaviour; to relapse

Related words

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How many syllables are in "recidivate"?▾

"Recidivate" has 5 syllables: rec · id · iv · at · e.

What does "recidivate" mean?▾

Recidivate: To return to criminal behaviour; to relapse

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