How to Pronounce “recipe”
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- American (US)
- /ˈresɪpi/
- British (UK)
- /ˈresɪpi/
- Australian (AU)
- /ˈɹes.ə.pi/
What “recipe” means
noun — A set of instructions for preparing a dish.
Example: The recipe calls for far too much salt.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “recipe” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈresɪpi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "recipe" mean?
recipe (noun): A set of instructions for preparing a dish. For example — The recipe calls for far too much salt.
How do you pronounce "recipe" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "recipe", /ˈresɪpi/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "recipe"?
/ˈresɪpi/ in American English, /ˈresɪpi/ in British English, /ˈɹes.ə.pi/ in Australian English.
Which syllable is stressed in "recipe"?
“recipe” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˈresɪpi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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