How to Pronounce "recognizes"
word
/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪzəz/, /ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪzɪz/
RE-kuhg-ny-zuhz
/ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzəz/, /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzɪz/
RE-kuhg-ny-zuhz
Definition
To know or identify someone or something because you have seen, heard, or experienced them before; also, to officially accept or acknowledge something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪzəz/, /ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪzɪz/
British English
/ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzəz/, /ˈrɛkəɡˌnaɪzɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RE-kuhg-ny-zuhz
UK
RE-kuhg-ny-zuhz
Listen in Context
She recognizes her teacher in the park.
The computer recognizes your password.
He recognizes the song from the radio.
She never recognizes me after I get a haircut.