How to Pronounce "recognizance"
word
ɹɪˈkɑnəzəns
ri-KAH-nuh-zuhns
rɪˈkɒɡ.nəns
ri-KOG-nuhns
Definition
A formal promise made to a court to do something, such as appear at a trial, often in place of paying bail. Commonly used in legal contexts involving release from jail before trial.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹɪˈkɑnəzəns
British English
rɪˈkɒɡ.nəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-KAH-nuh-zuhns
UK
ri-KOG-nuhns
Listen in Context
The judge released her on her own recognizance.
He signed a recognizance to appear in court next month.
She was let go on recognizance after the hearing.
He promised to return for trial and was freed on recognizance.