How to Pronounce Record

To pronounce "record", say REK-ord (noun) / rih-CORD (verb) — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛkɝd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹɛkɝd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “record”

Break "record" into 2 beats and lean on "ORD" — that's the stressed one.

What does record mean?

noun

  1. An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.
  2. Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference.

adjective

  1. Enough to break previous records and set a new one; world-class; historic.

verb

  1. To make a record of information.
  2. To make an audio or video recording of.

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Record appears in Stress-Shift Pairs: REC-ord vs re-CORD

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "record"?▾

To pronounce "record", say REK-ord (noun) / rih-CORD (verb) — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛkɝd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "record"?▾

"Record" has 2 syllables: rec · ord.

What is the IPA transcription of "record"?▾

The IPA transcription of "record" is /ˈɹɛkɝd/.

What does "record" mean?▾

Record: An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.

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