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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.

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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.

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