How to Pronounce Recompense

To pronounce "recompense", say REC-omp-ens-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/

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💡 Tip for remembering “recompense”

"recompense" has 4 syllables: rec-omp-ens-e. It rhymes with intense and pretense, if that helps it stick.

What does recompense mean?

noun

An equivalent returned for anything given, done, or suffered; compensation; reward; amends; requital.
That which compensates for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.
“He offered money as recompense for the damage, but what the injured party wanted was an apology.”

verb

To reward or repay (someone) for something done, given etc.
To give compensation for an injury, or other type of harm or damage.

Synonyms

meed payback recompence restitution

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Words that rhyme with recompense

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intense pretense sense dense immense tense commence fence thence incense dispense offense

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recompense"?▾

"Recompense" has 4 syllables: rec · omp · ens · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "recompense"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recompense" is /ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/.

What does "recompense" mean?▾

Recompense: An equivalent returned for anything given, done, or suffered; compensation; reward; amends; requital.

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