Pronunciation

How to pronounce “recognition

“recognition” is pronounced /ɹɛkəɡnɪʃən/ — 4 syllables.
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recognition

/ɹɛkəɡnɪʃən/

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4 syllables. Stress the 'nit' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.
Meaning

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

the partners were delighted with the recognition of their work

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