How to Pronounce Recognise

To pronounce "recognise", say REC-ogn-is-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɹɛkənaɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “recognise”

"recognise" has 4 syllables: rec-ogn-is-e. It rhymes with iconize, if that helps it stick.

What does recognise mean?

verb

  1. To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

    “I recognised his face immediately.”

  2. To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.

    “The US and a number of EU countries are expected to recognize Kosovo on Monday.”

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Words that rhyme with recognise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

iconize

Related words

realiseacknowledgementrecognisedidentifynoteagreerealizeunderstand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recognise"?▾

"Recognise" has 4 syllables: rec · ogn · is · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "recognise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recognise" is /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/.

What does "recognise" mean?▾

Recognise: To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

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