How to Pronounce Recollect

To pronounce "recollect", say REC-oll-ect — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “recollect”

"recollect" has 3 syllables: rec-oll-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does recollect mean?

verb

To recall; to collect one's thoughts again, especially about past events.
“I remember the concert clearly, but I can't recollect why I had decided to go there.”

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Words that rhyme with recollect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspect subject project direct effect neglect affect reject defect respect deflect reflect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recollect"?▾

"Recollect" has 3 syllables: rec · oll · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "recollect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recollect" is /ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/.

What does "recollect" mean?▾

Recollect: To recall; to collect one's thoughts again, especially about past events.

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