How to Pronounce Recursion

To pronounce "recursion", say REC-urs-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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REC-urs-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “recursion”

"recursion" has 3 syllables: rec-urs-ion. It rhymes with decursion, if that helps it stick.

What does recursion mean?

noun

  1. The act of recurring.
  2. The act of defining an object (usually a function) in terms of that object itself.

    “n! = n × (n − 1)! (for n > 0) or 1 (for n = 0) defines the factorial function using recursion.”

Words that rhyme with recursion

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decursion

Related words

recursiverecurrencerecurrencyrepriserepetitionreiterationrecitalreinculcation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "recursion"?▾

"Recursion" has 3 syllables: rec · urs · ion.

What does "recursion" mean?▾

Recursion: The act of recurring.

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