How to Pronounce "recession"
word
ˌɹiˈsɛʃən/, /ɹɪˈsɛʃən
ri-SESH-uhn or ri-SESH-uhn
ɹɪsˈɛʃən
ri-SESH-uhn
Definition
A recession is a period of time when a country's economy slows down, usually with less business activity, rising unemployment, and lower spending.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɹiˈsɛʃən/, /ɹɪˈsɛʃən
British English
ɹɪsˈɛʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-SESH-uhn or ri-SESH-uhn
UK
ri-SESH-uhn
Listen in Context
The country went into a recession last year.
Many people lost their jobs during the recession.
A recession usually means less spending and more layoffs.
We're still feeling the effects of the last recession.