How to Pronounce Reckon

To pronounce "reckon", say RECK-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɹɛkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reckon”

"reckon" has 2 syllables: reck-on. It rhymes with beckon and second, if that helps it stick.

What does reckon mean?

verb

To count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate.
To count as in a number, rank, or series; to estimate by rank or quality; to place by estimation; to account; to esteem; to repute.

Synonyms

account calculate compute enumerate esteem estimate number repute

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Words that rhyme with reckon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beckon second vection flection lection check-in schnecken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reckon"?▾

"Reckon" has 2 syllables: reck · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "reckon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reckon" is /ˈɹɛkən/.

What does "reckon" mean?▾

Reckon: To count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate.

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