How to Pronounce "recoil at the sight"
expression
ree-KOYL at thuh SYTE
REE-koyl at thuh SYTE
Definition
To physically pull back or react with fear, disgust, or surprise when you see something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈkɔɪɫ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsaɪt
British English
ˈɹiːkɔɪl/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ree-KOYL at thuh SYTE
UK
REE-koyl at thuh SYTE
Listen in Context
Many people recoil at the sight of snakes.
Children may recoil at the sight of blood.
Some people recoil at the sight of spiders, even if they are harmless.
I can't help but recoil at the sight of moldy food in the fridge.