How to Pronounce Recorded

To pronounce "recorded", say REC-ord-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɹə-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɹə-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “recorded”

"recorded" has 3 syllables: rec-ord-ed. It rhymes with sordid and corded, if that helps it stick.

What does recorded mean?

verb

  1. To make a record of information.

    “I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations.”

  2. To make an audio or video recording of.

    “Within a week they had recorded both the song and the video for it.”

adjective

  1. That has been fixed into a physical medium (for example, a book, compact disc or videotape).

    “Recorded music comes in many forms.”

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Words that rhyme with recorded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sordidcordedaffordedaccordedswardedunrecordedboardedwardedrewardedprerecordedhoardedchorded

Related words

tape-recordedfilmedtranscribedlistedregisteredprerecordedcannedtaped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recorded"?▾

"Recorded" has 3 syllables: rec · ord · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "recorded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recorded" is /ɹə-/.

What does "recorded" mean?▾

Recorded: To make a record of information.

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