How to Pronounce "recitation"
word
ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən
res-uh-TAY-shun
ɹɪsɪtˈeɪʃən
ri-si-TAY-shun
Definition
A recitation is the act of saying something aloud from memory, often in front of others for practice or performance. It can also mean reading something out loud, such as a poem or lesson.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən
British English
ɹɪsɪtˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
res-uh-TAY-shun
UK
ri-si-TAY-shun
Listen in Context
She gave a beautiful recitation of the poem.
Students practiced their recitation every day.
The recitation will start at noon.
Her recitation of that old speech gave everyone goosebumps.