How to Pronounce Recreate

To pronounce "recreate", say RECR-eat-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛkɹɪeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹɛkɹɪeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “recreate”

"recreate" has 3 syllables: recr-eat-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does recreate mean?

verb

  1. To give new life, energy or encouragement (to); to refresh, enliven.
  2. To enjoy or entertain oneself.

Synonyms

amusedelightenjoyencourageenlivenrefresh

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Words that rhyme with recreate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

revivifyrevivereanimateanimateheartenquickenvivifyembolden

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recreate"?▾

"Recreate" has 3 syllables: recr · eat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "recreate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recreate" is /ˈɹɛkɹɪeɪt/.

What does "recreate" mean?▾

Recreate: To give new life, energy or encouragement (to); to refresh, enliven.

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