How to Pronounce Recidivist

To pronounce "recidivist", say REC-id-iv-ist — 4 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈsɪdəvɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɹɪˈsɪdəvɪst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “recidivist”

"recidivist" has 4 syllables: rec-id-iv-ist. It rhymes with tryst and mist, if that helps it stick.

What does recidivist mean?

noun

  1. One who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits.

Synonyms

repeat offender

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Words that rhyme with recidivist

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trystmistjustassistsubsisttwistpersisthissedpissedinsistresistdismissed

Related words

backsliderrepeaterreversionistrepeatpersistenthabitualrelapse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recidivist"?▾

"Recidivist" has 4 syllables: rec · id · iv · ist.

What is the IPA transcription of "recidivist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recidivist" is /ɹɪˈsɪdəvɪst/.

What does "recidivist" mean?▾

Recidivist: One who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits.

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