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recognize
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈrekəɡnaɪz
Examples:
Did you recognize a shuck
I recognize the style of the nominator.
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Common mistakes of recognize pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "recog'nize" instead of the correct "ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz." Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Mispronouncing "e" as "ee" can lead to "reecognize." The correct pronunciation is "ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz" in US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound to avoid this error.
- Final "z" sound: Some may pronounce "recognize" with an "s" sound, saying "recog'nis." The correct ending is a "z" sound, as in "ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz." Tip: Practice the voiced "z" by saying "buzz" to get comfortable.
- Syllable reduction: Overly emphasizing the second syllable can lead to "recogni'ze." The correct form is "ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz," where the second syllable is less stressed. Tip: Keep the second syllable lighter and quicker.
- Omitting the schwa: Some might skip the schwa sound in the first syllable, saying "recog'nize." The correct pronunciation includes the schwa, making it "ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪz." Tip: Practice saying "sofa" to recognize the schwa sound in unstressed syllables.