How to Pronounce Records

To pronounce "records", say REC-ords — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛkɔːdz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɛkɔːdz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “records”

"records" has 2 syllables: rec-ords. It rhymes with wards and boards, if that helps it stick.

What does records mean?

noun

  1. A disk, usually made of a polymer, used to record sound for playback on a phonograph.

noun

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

    “The person had a record of the interview so she could review her notes.”

  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.

    “We have no record of you making this payment to us.”

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.”

Synonyms

gramophone recordrecordvinyllog

Words that rhyme with records

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wardsboardshordestowardsaccordsbillboardsaffordsbaseboardssordesawardschordsrewards

Related words

bookregisterreaddiskdiscshowmemorializecommemorate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "records"?▾

"Records" has 2 syllables: rec · ords.

What is the IPA transcription of "records"?▾

The IPA transcription of "records" is /ˈɹɛkɔːdz/.

What does "records" mean?▾

Records: A disk, usually made of a polymer, used to record sound for playback on a phonograph.

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