How to Pronounce "record"
word
/ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/
RE-kurd (noun), ruh-KORD (verb)
/ˈɹɛkɔːd/
RE-kawd (noun), ri-KAWD (verb)
Definition
A 'record' can mean something written or kept to show what happened (a document or list), or a sound/music captured and saved (like a song or audio file). It can also mean the best achievement, like in sports.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɛkɝd/, /ɹəˈkɔɹd/, /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/
British English
/ˈɹɛkɔːd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RE-kurd (noun), ruh-KORD (verb)
UK
RE-kawd (noun), ri-KAWD (verb)
Listen in Context
I keep a record of my expenses every month.
She broke the world record in swimming.
This old record has my favorite songs.
Let me check your medical record before we continue.