How to Pronounce Recondite

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

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɹɪˈkɒndaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “recondite”

"recondite" has 4 syllables: rec-ond-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does recondite mean?

noun

  1. A recondite (hidden or obscure) person or thing.
  2. A scholar or other person who is recondite, that is, who has mastery over his or her field, including its esoteric minutiae.

verb

  1. To conceal, cover up, hide.

adjective

  1. Of areas of discussion or research: difficult, obscure.
  2. (somewhat obsolete) Hidden or removed from view.

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Words that rhyme with recondite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightforthrightplightacolytespite

Related words

abstrusedeepesotericdensecryptictenebrosedreichcross-grained

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recondite"?▾

"Recondite" has 4 syllables: rec · ond · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "recondite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recondite" is /ɹɪˈkɒndaɪt/.

What does "recondite" mean?▾

Recondite: A recondite (hidden or obscure) person or thing.

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