To pronounce "recreational", say RECR-eat-ion-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
recreational
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RECR-eat-ion-al
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"recreational" has 4 syllables: recr-eat-ion-al. It rhymes with sensational and operational, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Recreational" has 4 syllables: recr · eat · ion · al.
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