How to Pronounce Recount

To pronounce "recount", say REC-ount — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “recount”

"recount" has 2 syllables: rec-ount. It rhymes with surmount and account, if that helps it stick.

What does recount mean?

noun

  1. Narration, account, description, rendering

verb

  1. To tell; narrate; to relate in detail

    “The old man recounted the tale of how he caught the big fish.”

  2. To rehearse; to enumerate.

    “to recount one's blessings”

Words that rhyme with recount

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmountaccountmountcounttantamountcatamountdiscountamountfountheadcountmiscount

Related words

recitenarratetellspindescriberelatecompilationcount

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recount"?▾

"Recount" has 2 syllables: rec · ount.

What does "recount" mean?▾

Recount: Narration, account, description, rendering

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