How to Pronounce Recitative

To pronounce "recitative", say REC-it-at-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/. 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

/ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/

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💡 Tip for remembering “recitative”

"recitative" has 5 syllables: rec-it-at-iv-e.

What does recitative mean?

noun

  1. Dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot

adjective

  1. Of a recital

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recitative"?▾

"Recitative" has 5 syllables: rec · it · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "recitative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recitative" is /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/.

What does "recitative" mean?▾

Recitative: Dialogue, in an opera etc, that, rather than being sung as an aria, is reproduced with the rhythms of normal speech, often with simple musical accompaniment or harpsichord continuo, serving to expound the plot

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