How to Pronounce "recognise"
word
/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/
RE-kug-nyz
/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
RE-kug-nyz
Definition
To know who someone is or what something is because you have seen or heard them before; also, to accept or officially approve something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/
British English
/ɹˈɛkəɡnˌaɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RE-kug-nyz
UK
RE-kug-nyz
Listen in Context
I recognise her from the park.
Do you recognise this song?
The university will recognise your degree.
Sorry, I didn’t recognise you with your new haircut!