How to Pronounce "recoil"
word
ɹiˈkɔɪɫ
ri-KOYL
ˈɹiːkɔɪl
REE-koyl
Definition
To quickly move back, usually because of fear, shock, or the force of something. Used for both physical reactions, like from a gun, and emotional ones, like pulling away from something unpleasant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈkɔɪɫ
British English
ˈɹiːkɔɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-KOYL
UK
REE-koyl
Listen in Context
She recoiled when she saw the snake.
The gun recoils each time it is fired.
He recoiled in fear from the barking dog.
I recoiled at the thought of eating bugs.