How to Pronounce Recto

To pronounce "recto", say RECT-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛk.toʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

recto

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹɛk.toʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “recto”

"recto" has 2 syllables: rect-o. It rhymes with recto-, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: recto- — easy to mix up when writing.

What does recto mean?

noun

  1. The front side of a flat object which is to be examined visually, as for reading, such as a sheet, leaf, coin or medal.
  2. The right-hand page of a book of a script which reads from left to right, usually having an odd page number.

Synonyms

front

Antonyms

flipsideversoreverso

Words that rhyme with recto

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

recto-

Related words

sigmoidfrontstraightvaginalversorightreversocover

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recto"?▾

"Recto" has 2 syllables: rect · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "recto"?▾

The IPA transcription of "recto" is /ˈɹɛk.toʊ/.

What does "recto" mean?▾

Recto: The front side of a flat object which is to be examined visually, as for reading, such as a sheet, leaf, coin or medal.

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