How to Pronounce Recoils

To pronounce "recoils", say REC-oils — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

REC-oils

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💡 Tip for remembering “recoils”

"recoils" has 2 syllables: rec-oils. It rhymes with spoils and toils, if that helps it stick.

What does recoils mean?

noun

  1. A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.

    “the recoil of nature, or of the blood”

  2. The state or condition of having recoiled.

Synonyms

kick

Words that rhyme with recoils

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spoilstoilsroilsoilscoilsboilsfoilsbroilsairfoilsboylesboyllsbroyles

Related words

backlashreboundshrinkbouncerepercussionboundquailkick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recoils"?▾

"Recoils" has 2 syllables: rec · oils.

What does "recoils" mean?▾

Recoils: A starting or falling back; a rebound; a shrinking.

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