How to Pronounce "recognize one for what one is"
expression
REK-uhg-nyze wuhn fer / fuhr / frer WHUHT / WUHT wuhn IZ / iz
REK-uh-nyze won for wot won IZ
Definition
To realize or understand someone's true character, personality, or intentions, usually after some observation or experience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛkəɡˌnaɪz/ /ˈwən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈwən/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz
British English
ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ /wˈɒn/ /fˈɔː/ /wˈɒt/ /wˈɒn/ /ˈɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
REK-uhg-nyze wuhn fer / fuhr / frer WHUHT / WUHT wuhn IZ / iz
UK
REK-uh-nyze won for wot won IZ
Listen in Context
It took me a while to recognize him for what he is.
People eventually recognize her for what she is.
He acted nice at first, but I soon recognized him for what he was.
You can't fool me anymore—I recognize you for what you are now.