English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Recommended Pronunciation
Recommended is pronounced re-kuh-MEN-did, IPA /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd/.
re-kuh-MEN-did
US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd/ · UK /ˌrɛkəˈmɛndɪd/
Syllables: re · kuh · MEN · did (4 syllables, stress on syllable 3)
verb (past tense of recommend); also adjective: Suggested as good or suitable by someone who knows.
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Recommended in a Sentence
- The dentist recommended a softer brush.
- Two people recommended the same hotel.
- A recommended dose is printed on the box.
Common Mispronunciations of Recommended
Not re-KO-men-did
MEN is the loud beat, third of four, and nothing in front of it rises.
Not re-kuhk-MEN-did
One c and two m letters, so the middle is a plain kuh. The ending closes on a quick did.
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