How to Pronounce "recitations"
word
ˌɹɛsɪˈteɪʃənz
res-i-TAY-shunz
ɹɪsɪtˈeɪʃənz
ri-sit-AY-shunz
Definition
Recitations are the acts of repeating something aloud from memory, often used for poems, speeches, or religious texts. The word can also refer to group reading sessions, especially in educational settings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹɛsɪˈteɪʃənz
British English
ɹɪsɪtˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
res-i-TAY-shunz
UK
ri-sit-AY-shunz
Listen in Context
We practiced our poem recitations for the school event.
The teacher listened to the students' recitations in class.
She won a prize for her excellent recitations of Quranic verses.
His poetry recitations captivated the entire audience.