How to Pronounce "recognition"

word

/ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/

rek-uhg-NI-shuhn

/ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/

rek-uhg-NI-shuhn

Definition

Recognition is the act of identifying someone or something because you have seen or experienced them before, or the act of acknowledging someone’s achievements or existence.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌɹɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/

British English

/ɹˌɛkəɡnˈɪʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

rek-uhg-NI-shuhn

Listen in Context

She received recognition for her hard work.

Face recognition is used in many smartphones.

His recognition of the song was instant.

Finally getting some recognition felt amazing after years of effort.