How to Pronounce "recognize for what it is"
expression
ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz
REK-uhg-nyze fer WUHT it IZ
ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ /fˈɔː/ /wˈɒt/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɪz
REK-uh-nyze faw wot it iz
Definition
To see and understand the true nature or real meaning of something, without being fooled by appearances.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz
British English
ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ /fˈɔː/ /wˈɒt/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REK-uhg-nyze fer WUHT it IZ
UK
REK-uh-nyze faw wot it iz
Listen in Context
It's important to recognize for what it is when someone is just being nice to get a favor.
She could recognize for what it is the difference between real help and empty promises.
We must recognize for what it is any attempt to mislead us.
Sometimes it takes experience to recognize for what it is a fake apology.