How to Pronounce "recourse"
word
ˈɹikɔɹs
REE-kors
ɹɪkˈɔːs
ri-KAWSS
Definition
Recourse is the act of turning to someone or something for help or protection, especially as a last option when other solutions have failed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹikɔɹs
British English
ɹɪkˈɔːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REE-kors
UK
ri-KAWSS
Listen in Context
If you lose your ID at the airport, your only recourse may be to contact security.
The company had no legal recourse after the contract was broken.
In many cases, people have little recourse if they are treated unfairly.
After trying everything else, she finally had recourse to the law.