To pronounce "recriminate", say RECR-im-in-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɹɪˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
recriminate
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/ɹɪˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/
IPA
"recriminate" has 5 syllables: recr-im-in-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.
verb
“Tom said Harry had lied, and Harry recriminated by saying Tom had manipulated him.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Recriminate" has 5 syllables: recr · im · in · at · e.
The IPA transcription of "recriminate" is /ɹɪˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/.
Recriminate: To accuse in return, state an accusation in return.
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