English pronunciation · Words Starting with R

Recent Pronunciation

Written by Eleanor Whitfield, Lead English Curriculum Editor · Updated 2026-10-13

Recent is pronounced REE-suhnt, IPA /ˈrisənt/.

REE-suhnt

US /ˈrisənt/ · UK /ˈriːsənt/

Syllables: REE · suhnt (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

adjective: Happening or made a short time ago.

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Recent in a Sentence

A recent survey says otherwise.
Her most recent book sold best.
In recent weeks the traffic has got worse.

Common Mispronunciations of Recent

Not ri-SENT

Weight sits on the opening REE, and that is what keeps the word clear of resent.

Not RE-suhnt

This first e runs long. Recently and recency hold on to the same long vowel.

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