English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Recommend Pronunciation
Recommend is pronounced re-kuh-MEND, IPA /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/.
re-kuh-MEND
US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/ · UK /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/
Syllables: re · kuh · MEND (3 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
verb: To suggest that something or someone is good or suitable.
Audio for the American and British pronunciations plays on this page with JavaScript enabled.
Recommend in a Sentence
- I would recommend the early train.
- Her tutor recommended her for the fellowship.
- Can you recommend somewhere quiet to eat?
Common Mispronunciations of Recommend
Not RE-kuh-mend
The beat waits for the last syllable, which is unusual for such a long verb. Understand and comprehend do the same.
Not rek-uh-MEND with a long doubled m
One m sound is enough despite the two letters. English almost never lengthens a doubled consonant in the middle of a word.
Tip: Two quick beats then a loud one: re-kuh-MEND.
More words starting with r · Every word in the pronunciation guide