How to Pronounce Recognised

To pronounce "recognised", say REC-ogn-is-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

REC-ogn-is-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “recognised”

"recognised" has 4 syllables: rec-ogn-is-ed.

What does recognised 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.”

adjective

  1. Notable; distinguished; honored.

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How many syllables are in "recognised"?▾

"Recognised" has 4 syllables: rec · ogn · is · ed.

What does "recognised" mean?▾

Recognised: 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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