How to Pronounce "recant"
word
ɹiˈkænt
ri-KANT
ɹɪkˈɑːnt
rik-AHNT
Definition
To publicly say that you no longer have an opinion or belief that you once expressed, especially after pressure or reconsideration.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈkænt
British English
ɹɪkˈɑːnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-KANT
UK
rik-AHNT
Listen in Context
Under pressure, he decided to recant his statement.
She refused to recant her beliefs even when threatened.
The witness was asked to recant his testimony.
After new evidence appeared, he had no choice but to recant.