How to Pronounce Recognized

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “recognized”

"recognized" has 4 syllables: rec-ogn-iz-ed. It rhymes with surmised and utilized, if that helps it stick.

What does recognized 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.”

verb

  1. To cognize again

adjective

  1. Notable; distinguished; honored.

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Words that rhyme with recognized

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmisedutilizeddevisedostracizedsurprisedscrutinizedmesmerizedchastiseddisguiseddisenfranchisedrealizeddespised

Related words

acknowledgedacceptedestablishedconsideredreputationrespectedawarenessreputable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recognized"?▾

"Recognized" has 4 syllables: rec · ogn · iz · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "recognized"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recognized" is /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/.

What does "recognized" mean?▾

Recognized: 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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