How to Pronounce Recommended

To pronounce "recommended", say REC-omm-end-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “recommended”

"recommended" has 4 syllables: rec-omm-end-ed. It rhymes with extended and splendid, if that helps it stick.

What does recommended mean?

verb

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.
“The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions.”
To make acceptable; to attract favor to.
“A city that has much to recommend it.”

Antonyms

deprecate disapprove discourage disrecommend oppose

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Words that rhyme with recommended

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extended splendid contended intended expended unintended apprehended amended attended comprehended pretended suspended

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recommended"?▾

"Recommended" has 4 syllables: rec · omm · end · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "recommended"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recommended" is /ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/.

What does "recommended" mean?▾

Recommended: To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

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