How to Pronounce Recognize

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

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “recognize”

"recognize" has 4 syllables: rec-ogn-iz-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does recognize 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 recognize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserisechastise

Related words

realizeagnizeknowaccreditdiscernacknowledgedistinguishgreet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recognize"?▾

"Recognize" has 4 syllables: rec · ogn · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "recognize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recognize" is /ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/.

What does "recognize" mean?▾

Recognize: 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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