Pronunciation
How to pronounce “recognize”
“recognize” is pronounced /ɹɛkəɡnaɪz/ — 3 syllables.
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/ɹɛkəɡnaɪz/
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3 syllables. Stress the 'ɹɛk' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.Meaning
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
“The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne”
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