How to pronounce "recognize" in English
ˈrɛk.əɡˌnaɪz
REK·əg·nyz
Primary stress: REK
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “recognize”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
REK
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
əg
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
nyz
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("REK"). 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 followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "recognize" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“recognize Israel and and start doing a lot more tourism and you know business and technology transfers and the rest.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“recognize that often the largest number of jobs are not created by tech companies they're created by no Tech or”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“recognize that maybe the world will not use what you're making the way you want it to be used.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“recognize that I had people around me who were trying and I did see a grief C I did”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Recognize that you have been working so hard to be where you are, to achieve what you're doing.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“recognize those changes. But how do researchers create a vaccine that is unique to each patient? Well,”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “recognize”
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recognize Israel and and start doing a lot more tourism and you know business and technology transfers and the rest.
Hear it in context: “recognize”
25,060 clipsThe English word “recognize” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈrɛk.əɡˌnaɪz (phonetic respelling: REK-əg-nyz). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (REK · əg · nyz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (REK). Grammatically, “recognize” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 25,060 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “recognize” 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 · @33:54
“these countries the UAE and others to recognize Israel and and start doing a lot more tourism and you know business and technology transfers and the rest. lot more tourism and you know business”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @5:21
“your goal is job creation that you recognize that often the largest number of jobs are not created by tech companies they're created by no Tech or of jobs are not created by tech”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @4:39
“there is a moment where you uh where you recognize that maybe the world will not use what you're making the way you want it to be used. maybe the world will not use what you're”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @5:23
“that kind of support so I did recognize that I had people around me who were trying and I did see a grief C I did who were”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @26:07
“Don't wait for anyone. Recognize that you have been working so hard to be where you are, to achieve what you're doing. hard to be where you are, to achieve what you're doing.”
Definition & Meaning: “recognize”
- To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
- To acknowledge the existence or legality of; to treat as valid or worthy of consideration.
Example Sentences (3)
- “I recognized his face immediately, although his voice was different.”
- “The US and a number of EU countries are expected to recognize Kosovo on Monday.”
- “recognize Israel and and start doing a lot more tourism and you know business and technology transfers and the rest.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “recognize”
- Pronunciation:
- REK-əg-nyz
- Syllables:
- REK · əg · nyz
- Written Hyphenation:
- rec · og · nize
- Primary stress:
- REK
- IPA:
- ˈrɛk.əɡˌnaɪz
- Hear it in context
- recognize
Synonyms: “recognize”
Hear words related in meaning to “recognize” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “recognize”
-ɛkəgˌnaɪzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"recognize" (⁄ˈrɛk.əɡˌnaɪz⁄) 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, "recognize" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about recognize
How do you pronounce “recognize”?
“recognize” is pronounced ⁄ˈrɛk.əɡˌnaɪz⁄ (REK-əg-nyz). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “recognize”?
“recognize” has 3 syllables: REK · əg · nyz.
Where is the stress in “recognize”?
The primary stress in “recognize” is on “REK”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “recognize” mean?
To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
How can I hear “recognize” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “recognize”?
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⁄).