How to pronounce "record" in EnglishNoun
ˈrɛkərd
RE·kərd
Primary stress: RE
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “record”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
RE
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
kərd
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("RE"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "record" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "record is" sounds like "record-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "record" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Record and pause. And then, you would read, which meant you couldn't talk to somebody because the headset is all--.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“record I have to work with vocalists well I mean at this point i' I've worked with so many different”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“record or something. And then they would call the local press and have a big press event.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“record time 42 42 days for Chrysler and 39 days uh for General Motors and that”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“record industry has done for artists, not hard.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“record of their dynasties and uh Kuan created a new dynasty in China the Yuan”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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Record and pause. And then, you would read, which meant you couldn't talk to somebody because the headset is all--.
Hear it in context: “record”
23,139 clipsThe English word “record” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈrɛkərd (phonetic respelling: RE-kərd). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (RE · kərd), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (RE). Grammatically, “record” functions as a noun, adjective, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 23,139 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “record” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USClip #1 · @18:17
“You've got the idea, right? Record and pause. And then, you would read, which meant you couldn't talk to somebody because the headset is all--. And then, you would read, which meant you couldn't talk to somebody because the headset”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @0:43
“uh but unfortunately you know as I said if I want to have good vocals on the record I have to work with vocalists well I mean at this point i' I've worked with so many different vocalists well I mean at this point i' I've worked with so many different”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @23:59
“gonna get a car. Is that cool?" They'd check 'em up, make sure they don't have a criminal record or something. And then they would call the local press and have a big press event. And so a lot of times George Huebner would show up; they'd toss the people the keys to”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @21:53
“companies in and out of bankruptcy in record time 42 42 days for Chrysler and 39 days uh for General Motors and that 39 days uh for General Motors and that”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @46:21
“that on AdSense on a lot of those pages, right? So this is, you know, doing as well as the record industry has done for artists, not hard. I mean, I'd like to set the bar a little higher then that frankly but not hard to at least do that. As to films, I like seeing higher then that frankly but not hard to at least do that. As to films, I like seeing”
Definition & Meaning: “record”
- An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.
- Any instance of a physical medium on which information was put for the purpose of preserving it and making it available for future reference.
- Enough to break previous records and set a new one; world-class; historic.
- To make a record of information.
- To make an audio or video recording of.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The person had a record of the interview so she could review her notes.”
- “We have no record of you making this payment to us.”
- “Record and pause. And then, you would read, which meant you couldn't talk to somebody because the headset is all--.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “record”
- Pronunciation:
- RE-kərd
- Syllables:
- RE · kərd
- Written Hyphenation:
- rec · ord
- Primary stress:
- RE
- IPA:
- ˈrɛkərd
- Hear it in context
- record
Synonyms: “record”
Hear words related in meaning to “record” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “record”
-ɛkərdWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"record" (⁄ˈrɛkərd⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "record" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about record
How do you pronounce “record”?
“record” is pronounced ⁄ˈrɛkərd⁄ (RE-kərd). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “record”?
“record” has 2 syllables: RE · kərd.
Where is the stress in “record”?
The primary stress in “record” is on “RE”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “record” mean?
An item of information put into a temporary or permanent physical medium.
How can I hear “record” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “record”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).