How to Pronounce Recited

To pronounce "recited", say REC-it-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

REC-it-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “recited”

"recited" has 3 syllables: rec-it-ed. It rhymes with delighted and benighted, if that helps it stick.

What does recited mean?

verb

  1. To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience.
  2. To list or enumerate something.

Synonyms

tabulatedeclaimgo throughspout

Words that rhyme with recited

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

delightedbenightedexcitedblightedignitedexpeditedincitedoverexcitedshortsightedunrequitedcitedindicted

Related words

followedarticulateddeliverednarratedrecountedspokenutteredvoiced

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recited"?▾

"Recited" has 3 syllables: rec · it · ed.

What does "recited" mean?▾

Recited: To repeat aloud (some passage, poem or other text previously memorized, or in front of one's eyes), often before an audience.

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